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Definition of AsH3:
1.1 Names of AsH3
1.1.1 Common name: AsH3 is known as Photphin compound.
1.1.2 English name: AsH3 is referred to as Arsenic trihydride in English.
1.2. Atomic structure: AsH3 consists of 1 arsenic atom (As) and 3 hydrogen atoms (H).
1.3. Atomic weight: 77.95 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: AsH3 molecule consists of 1 As atom bonded with 3 H atoms in a triangular shape.
1.4 Ion structure: AsH3 doesn’t have a clear ion forming tendency. -
Properties of AsH3
2.1 Physical properties of AsH3:
State: Gas.
Color: Colorless.
Odor: Foul, characteristic smell.
PH level: Not applicable as it is a gas.
2.2 Chemical properties of AsH3: Highly toxic, burns in air to form As2O3 and H2O, reacts with alkali to form As and H2. -
Common chemical equation of AsH3:
AsH3 + 2O2 -> As2O3 + 3H2O -
Synthesis of AsH3:
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of AsH3: As2O3 reacts with H2S in an alkali environment.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of AsH3: Arsenic reacts with H2 to form AsH3.