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The reaction of white phosphorous with aqueous NaOH gives phosphine along with another phosphorous containing compound. The reaction is a:

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Simple redox reaction
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Disproportionation reaction
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Decomposition reaction
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Neutralisation reaction
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Solution

The correct option is B Disproportionation reaction
The reaction is
0P4+3NaOH+3H2O3PH3+3NaH2+1PO2
It is a disproportionation reaction.

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