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

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Examsp-Block Elements

The reaction of white phosphorus with aqueous NaOH gives phosphine and another phosphorus containing compound. The reaction type, the oxidation states of phosphorus in phosphine and other product are respectively:
  1. redox reaction, -3 and -5
  2. redox reaction, +3 and +5
  3. disproportionation reaction, -3 and +1
  4. disproportionation reaction, -3 and +3

Answer

(C) disproportionation reaction, -3 and +1

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