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
(A) redox reaction; -3 and -5
(B) redox reaction; +3 and +5
(C) disproportionation reaction; -3 and +5
(D) disproportionation reaction; -3 and +3
Jayant Kumar , 11 Years ago
Grade 11
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Saurabh Koranglekar
Last Activity: 5 Years ago
Dear student
The answer is option c
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Vikas TU
Last Activity: 5 Years ago
White phosphorus react with sodium hydroxide and water to produce phosphine and sodium hypophosphite . Sodium hydroxide - cold, concentrated solution. This reaction takes place slowly.
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