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MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp -Block Elements (group 15-18)Same gas, different phosphates

White phosphorus reacts with NaOH to give PH3 and NaH2PO2. This reaction involves

A.oxidation
B.reduction
C.disproportionation✓ Correct
D.neutralization
Explanation

n O 1 3 4 2 2 2 3 disprop P +3NaOH+3H O 3NaH PO +PH ->

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