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Can phosphorus with outer electronic configuration 3s23p3 form PH5 ?

Can phosphorus with outer electronic configuration 3s23p3 form PH5 ?

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Fayiz
13 Points
5 years ago
Phosphorus is a weak oxidizing agent and have negative electron gain enthalpy. Thus it doesn't favour to exhibit the highest oxidation state of P 

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