Question

Among the following, the correct statement is : 

(A) Between NH₃ and PH₃ , NH₃ is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies spherical ‘s’ orbital and is less directional 

(B) Between NH₃ and PH₃ , PH₃ is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies sp³ orbital and is more directional 

(C) Between NH₃ and PH₃ , NH₃ is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies sp³ orbital and is more directional 

(D) Between NH₃ and PH₃ , PH₃ is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies spherical ‘s’ orbital and is less directional

Answer 1

Correct Answer : C. Between NH₃ and PH₃ , NH₃ is a better electron donor because the lone pair of electrons occupies sp³ orbital and is more directional