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

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

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SAHIL
3778 Points
7 years ago
White phosphorous dissolves in boiling NaOH solution (in a CO 2 atmosphere) to give phosphine, PH 3 .Na2COis also given as a product in this reaction
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