Why H3P(g) called hydrogen phosphide and not hydrogen monophosphide?

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Why H3P(g) called hydrogen phosphide and not hydrogen monophosphide?

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Answer 1 · 2016-12-01T18:30:49

$P H_{3}$ $PH_3$ is $phosphine gas$ $"phosphine gas"$ ...........

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Phosphine is the phosphorus analogue of ammonia. Unlike ammonia, phosphine is not a significant Bronsted base.

The boiling point of phosphine is $- 87.7$ $-87.7$ $^{\circ} C$ $""^@C$ . The boiling point of ammonia is $- 33.4$ $-33.4$ $^{\circ} C$ $""^@C$ . Can you explain this difference in volatility on the basis of $hydrogen-bonding$ $"hydrogen-bonding"$ ?

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Why H3P(g) called hydrogen phosphide and not hydrogen monophosphide?

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