Q.

Which of the following substances has the highest proton affinity?

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a

H2O

b

PH3

c

H2S

d

NH3

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

NH3 has the highest proton affinity.

Since ammonia is more basic than phosphine, it has a stronger affinity for protons. The reason is that nitrogen atoms are smaller in size and have more electron density on them than phosphorus atoms, which are larger in size and have less electron density.

Hence option D is correct.

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