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Lewis Theory

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Question

Which is the strongest Lewis base:

S b H_{3}

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A S H_{3}

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P H_{3}

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N H_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is B $N H_{3}$
Nitrogen, being smallest in size, can give up its lone pair of electrons most easily. Hence, the $N H_{3}$ is the strongest Lewis base.

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Similar questions

1. S b H_{3} > N H_{3} > A s H_{3} > P H_{3}

2. N H_{3} > P H_{3} > A s H_{3} > S b H_{3}

3. N H_{3} > P H_{3} > A s H_{3} > S b H_{3}

4. N H_{3} > P H_{3} > A s H_{3} > S b H_{3}

S i F_{4} < S i C l_{4} < S i B r_{4} < S i I_{4}

N H_{3} > S b H_{3} > A s H_{3} > P H_{3}

N H_{3} > S b H_{3} > A s H_{3} > P H_{3}

N H_{3} > S b H_{3} > A s H_{3} > P H_{3}

{N H}_{3}, {P H}_{3}, A s H_{3}

S b H_{3}

1. S b H_{3} > N H_{3} > A s H_{3} > P H_{3}

2. N H_{3} > P H_{3} > A s H_{3} > S b H_{3}

3. N H_{3} > P H_{3} > A s H_{3} > S b H_{3}

4. N H_{3} > P H_{3} > A s H_{3} > S b H_{3}

Out of NH₃, PH₃, AsH₃ and SbH₃ the most basic hydride is:

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