Nitrogen and phosphorus are elements of the same group. What is the MOST LIKELY reason why PH3 has a lower boiling point than NH3? a. PH3 has fewer sites for hydrogen bonding b. PH3 does not exhibit hydrogen bonding c. PH3 is not polar d. PH3 has a higher molar mass

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Nitrogen and phosphorus are elements of the same group. What is the MOST LIKELY reason why PH3 has a lower boiling point than NH3?

a. PH3 has fewer sites for hydrogen bonding

b. PH3 does not exhibit hydrogen bonding

c. PHis not polar

d. PHhas a higher molar mass

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