S Block Elements Question 157
Question: Phosphine is obtained from the following ore
[Roorkee 1995]
Options:
A) Calcium superphosphite
B) Calcium phosphide
C) Potassium phosphide
D) Calcium hypophosphide
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ Ca_3P_2+6H_2O\to 3Ca{{(OH)}_2}+2PH_3 $
$ K_3P+3H_2O\to 3KOH+PH_3 $