What is AsH3? Important knowledge about AsH3.

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.