Compare and contrast the compounds CH4 and PH3 in terms of covalent bonding, molecular geometry (shape), and intermolecular forc

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Compare and contrast the compounds CH4 and PH3 in terms of covalent bonding, molecular geometry (shape), and intermolecular forc

es. Which substance would experience a stronger attraction between its molecules, and why?

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Pepsi [2] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-09T17:33:29+03:00

CH4 and PH3 are both covalent since they are composed both of non-metals.
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CH4 is non- polar because of </span> London forces and<span> has a geometry of tetrahedral PH3 , on the other hand, is umbrella shaped polar and has dipole-dipole intermolecular force (IMF) . Since PH3 is polar, it has a stronger IMF </span>