Phosphine is not obtained by the reaction

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Phosphine is not obtained by the reaction

Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)BITSATBITSAT 2011

Options:

A White $P$ is heated with $\mathrm{NaOH}$
B $\operatorname{Red} P$ is heated with $\mathrm{NaOH}$
C $\mathrm{Ca}_{3} \mathrm{P}_{2}$ reacts with water
D Phosphorus trioxide is boiled with water

Solution:

1709 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is: $\operatorname{Red} P$ is heated with $\mathrm{NaOH}$

Red P does not react with $\mathrm{NaOH}$ to give
$\mathrm{PH}_{3}$

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