Question:

Heating white phosphorus with conc. \(NaOH\) solution gives mainly:

Updated On: Jul 6, 2024
  • \(Na_3P\) and \(H_2O\)
  • \(H_3PO\) and \(NaH\)
  • \(P(OH)_3\) and \(NaH_2PO_4\)
  • \(PH_3\) and \(NaH_2PO_2\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Heating white phosphorus with concentrated \(NaOH\) solution results to the following reaction : 

\(P_4(white) + NaOH → PH_3 + NaH_2PO_2 + H_2O\)

Hence, the correct option is (D): \(PH_3\) and \(NaH_2PO_2\)

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