Using Periodic Trends, Arrange the Following Molecules in Order of Increasing

question 102

Multiple Choice

Using periodic trends, arrange the following molecules in order of increasing dipole moment: NH₃, PH₃, AsH₃.

• A) AsH₃ < PH₃ < NH₃
• B) PH₃ < NH₃ < AsH₃
• C) NH₃ < AsH₃ < PH₃
• D) AsH₃ < NH₃ < PH₃
• E)None of the above

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