(03.04 MC) What is the correct name for PH3? (3 points) Monophosphorus trihydride Monophosphorus hydroxide Phosphorus hydride Ph
2 answers:
<u>Answer:</u> The name for is phosphorus trihydride.
<u>Explanation:</u>
Covalent compound is defined as the compound which is formed by the sharing of electrons between the atoms forming a compound. These are usually formed when two non-metals react.
is a covalent compound because sharing of electrons takes place between hydrogen and phosphorus. Both the elements are non-metals and hence, will form covalent bond.
The nomenclature of covalent compound is given by:
- The less electronegative element is written first.
- The more electronegative element is written then, and a suffix is added with it. The suffix added is '-ide'.
- If atoms of an element is greater than 1, then prefixes are added which are 'mono' for 1 atom, 'di' for 2 atoms, 'tri' for 3 atoms and so on..
Hence, the name for is phosphorus trihydride.
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