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NCERT Class XII Chemistry
Chapter - The p-Block Elements
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The HNH angle value is higher than HPH, HAsH and HSbH angles. Why? [Hint : Can be explained on the basis of sp3\mathrm{sp}^{3} hybridisation in NH3 and only s–ps\text{--}p bonding between hydrogen and other elements of the group].
Solution:  
The actual bond angles are
NH3PH3AsH3SbH3106.5∘93.5∘91.5∘91.3∘\begin{array}{c c c c c c c}\mathrm{NH}_3 & & \mathrm{PH}_3 & & \mathrm{AsH}_3 & & \mathrm{SbH}_3 \\ 106.5^{\circ} & & 93.5^{\circ} & & 91.5^{\circ} & & 91.3^{\circ} \end{array}
The decreased bond angle in other hydrides can be explained bythe fact that the sp3\mathrm{sp}^{3} hybridisation becomes less and less distinct withincreasing size of the central atom i.e., pure p-orbitals are utilised in M-Hbonding.
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