Is Significant Hydrogen Bonding Possible in Phosphine (PH3)?

bobsmith76 · Apr 18, 2012

Homework Statement

is significant hydorgen bonding possible in phosphine, PH₃

The Attempt at a Solution

The text says no, I don't see why not. P has 5 electrons in its outer shells, 3 of those form an ionic bond with the 3 H. That leaves 2 non-binding electrons, those 2 non-binding electrons will be attracted to the other Hydrogens in the substance.

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