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P4+3NaOH+3H2O3Na(H2PO2)+PH3 is an example of:


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Disproportionation reaction

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Neutralisation reaction

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Double decomposition reaction

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Pyrolytic reaction

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Solution

The correct option is A

Disproportionation reaction


0P4+3NaOH+3H2O3Na(H2+1PO2)+3PH3

Clearly, this is a disproportionation reaction. On the left hand side, elemental Phosphorus has oxidation state 0. In PH3 oxidation state of Phosphorus is -3. In Sodium hypophosphite, the oxidation state of Phosphorus is +1.


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