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Grade 12th passGeneral Physics

PH3 + HI = PH4I.., is this reaction showing lewis acidic nature of PH3. please explain?

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9 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer9 Years ago
As the in PH3 the vacant orbital of P accept loan pair from I it behave as Lewis acid.Hope it clears. If u have doubts then please clearify. And if u like my answer then please approve answer