What is the hybridization of central atom in following? PH3, PH4+,

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What is the hybridization of central atom in following? PH₃, PH₄⁺,

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(i)

{PH}_{3} \to \frac{Valence e^{-} of central atom + Number of univalent atom + \pm charge}{2}

\Rightarrow \frac{5 + 3}{2} = 4

∴ sp³

(Refer to Image 1)

(ii)

{PH}_{4}^{+} \to \frac{5 + 4 - 1}{2} = 4 = {sp}^{3}

(Refer to Image 2)

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