The reaction of white phosphorus with aqueous NaOH gives phosphine along with another…
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Problem
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 +1
(4) disproportionation reaction; -3 and +3