The reaction of white phosphorus with aqueous NaOH gives phosphine along with another…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Examsp-Block Elements

The reaction of white phosphorus with aqueous 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
  1. redox reaction; –3 and –5
  2. redox reaction; +3 and +5
  3. disproportionation reaction; –3 and +5
  4. disproportionation reaction; –3 and +3
  5. none

Answer

(C) disproportionation reaction; –3 and +5

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