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The reaction of white phosphorus with aqueous NaOH gives phosphine along with another phosphorus containing compound. The oxidation states of phosphorus in phosphine and the other product are respectively 
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A Redox reaction;   - 3 and - 5
  • B Redox reaction;   + 3 and + 5
  • C Disproportionation reaction;  - 3 and + 1
  • D Disproportionation reaction;  - 3 and + 3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Disproportionation reaction;  - 3 and + 1

The balanced disproportionation reaction involving white phosphorus with aqueous NaOH is 
at low concentration of NaOH



 

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