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ChemistryThe p-Block ElementsJEE Main

The reaction of white phosphorus with aqueous NaOH gives phosphine along with another phosphorus-containing compound. The reaction type and the oxidation states of phosphorus in phosphine and the other product are respectively:

Answer: (C)

Solution

P_4+3NaOH+3H_2O \to PH_3+3NaH_2PO_2. Phosphorus (0) is reduced to −3 (in ) and oxidised

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