The P Block Elements - Result Question 2

####2. A compound ’ X ’ upon reaction with H2O produces a colorless gas ’ Y ’ with rotton fish smell. Gas ’ Y ’ is absorbed in a solution of CuSO4 to give Cu3P2 as one of the products. Predict the compound ’ X ‘.

[NEET Odisha 2019]

(a) Ca3(PO4)2

(b) Ca3P2

(c) NH4Cl

(d) As2O3

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Solution:

  1. (b)

Ca3P2+6H2O3Ca(OH)2+2PH3(X)(Y) (rotten fish smell) 2PH3+3CuSO4Cu3P2+3H2SO4(Y)



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