MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp -Block Elements (group 15-18)Same gas, different phosphates
The reaction of white phosphorus with aqueous NaOH gives phosphine and another phosphorus containing compound. The reaction type, the oxidation states of phosphorus in phosphine and other product are respectively:
A.redox reaction, -3 and -5
B.redox reaction, +3 and +5
C.disproportionation reaction, -3 and +1✓ Correct
D.disproportionation reaction, -3 and +3
Explanation
4 2 2 2 3 1 3 3 3 3 disproportionation Sodium hypophosphite Phosphine P NaOH H O NaH PO PH →