23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals / Main Group Elements: Bonding Types / Problem 5
Problem 5
Which of the following statements is true about the properties of ammonia and phosphine? I. Ammonia is trigonal planar, while phosphine is trigonal pyramidal. II. Ammonia is a good proton acceptor, while phosphine is not. III. Ammonia cannot exhibit hydrogen bonds, while phosphine can. IV. At room temperature, both ammonia and phosphine are colorless gases.
