In the following reaction correct change in phosphorus is explained by, 4 P + 3 K O H + 3 H 2 O → 3 K H 2 P O 2 + P H 3

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In the following reaction correct change in phosphorus is explained by, 4 P + 3 K O H + 3 H 2 O → 3 K H 2 P O 2 + P H 3, P is oxidized as well as reduced, P is oxidised only, P is reduced only, None of these

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P is oxidized as well as reduced, its oxidation number changes from 0 ( P-atom ) to +1 ( K H 2 P O 2 ) and -3 ( P H 3 ) .

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