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The reaction of white phosphorus with aqueous $\mathrm{NaOH}$ gives phosphine along with another phosphorus containing compound. The reaction type; the oxidation states of phosphorus in phosphine and the other product are respectively
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JEE AdvancedJEE Advanced 2012 (Paper 2)
Options:
  • A redox reaction; $-3$ and $-5$
  • B redox reaction; $+3$ and $+5$
  • C disproportionation reaction; $-3$ and $+5$
  • D disproportionation reaction; $-3$ and $+3$
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The correct answer is: disproportionation reaction; $-3$ and $+5$

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