Phosphine is a colorless toxic gas. It is a hydride of phosphorus. The chemical formula of this compound is PH, On the other hand, Silane is also a colorless, pyrophoric, toxic gas with a sharp, repulsive smell. It is also a hydride of silicone. The chemical formula of this compound is SiH, According to the VSEPR model. provide comments, on the arrangement of electron pairs around PH, and SiH

Phosphine is a colorless toxic gas. It is a hydride of phosphorus. The chemical formula of this compound is PH, On the other hand, Silane is also a colorless, pyrophoric, toxic gas with a sharp, repulsive smell. It is also a hydride of silicone. The chemical formula of this compound is SiH, According to the VSEPR model. provide comments, on the arrangement of electron pairs around PH, and SiH

Chemistry

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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