P-Block Elements Ques 316

Question: White phosphorus reacts with caustic soda. The products are $ PH_3 $ and $ NaH_2PO_2 $ . This reaction is an example of

[IIT 1980; KCET 1993]

Options:

A) Oxidation

B) Reduction

C) Oxidation and reduction

D) Neutralisation

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Both oxidation and reduction (Disproportionation)



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