Classify the Following Molecular Hydrides: (I) SiH₄ (Ii) PH₃ and (Iii)

question 4

Multiple Choice

Classify the following molecular hydrides: (i) SiH₄ (ii) PH₃ and (iii) AsH₃.

• A) (i) is an electron-precise hydride, (ii) is an electron rich hydride, (iii) is an electron deficient hydride
• B) All three are electron rich hydrides
• C) (i) is an electron precise hydride, (ii) and (iii) are electron rich hydrides

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