P Block Elements Question 160
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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