Q.

There is no hybridisation of the central atom in AsH3 because:

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a

as is of 3rd period element 

b

the energy gap between 3s and 3p orbital is large enough 

c

the energy gap between 4s and 4p orbital is large enough

d

the energy gap between 3s and 3p orbital is sufficiently less 

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

There is no hybridization of the central atom in AsH3 because the energy difference between the 4s and 4p orbitals in AsH3 is sufficient, the centre atom does not undergo hybridization.

Hence correct option is D.

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There is no hybridisation of the central atom in AsH3 because: