Phosphorus (P4) and hydrogen gas can combine to form phosphine (PH3), a toxic gas with the odor of rotting fish. Complete and balance the equation for this chemical reaction.

P₄ + 6 H₂ ⇒ 4 PH₃

Explanation:

Let's consider the unbalanced reaction that takes place when phosphorus reacts with hydrogen to form phosphine. This is a synthesis reaction.

P₄ + H₂ ⇒ PH₃

We will balance this reaction using the trial and error method. First, we will balance P atoms by multiplying PH₃ by 4.

P₄ + H₂ ⇒ 4 PH₃

Finally, we get the balanced equation by multiplying H₂ by 6.

P₄ + 6 H₂ ⇒ 4 PH₃

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hydrocarbons are organic compounds that contain only hydrogens and carbons. they can be saturated (those which contain only carbon-carbon single bonds) or unsaturated (those which contain carbon-carbon double or triple bonds) in nature. hydrocarbons can undergo several reactions like substitution, elimination etc.  

on substituting one or more hydrogen atoms in hydrocarbon it results in the formation of haloalkane. as the halogen atoms are large compared to the carbon and hydrogen atoms, due to which the molecular weight increases and the bond become polar because of presence electronegative halogen atom and results in the increase in boiling point of the haloalkane.

thus, the correct option is (b) that is the boiling point of the new compound increases on substituting a hydrogen atom with a halogen in a hydrocarbon.