MCQ
aq. $NaOH + P_4$ (white) $\rightarrow PH_3 + X;$ compound $X$ is
  • $NaH_2PO_2$
  • B
    $NaHPO_4$
  • C
    $Na_2CO_3$
  • D
    $NaHCO_3$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$NaH_2PO_2$
a
The reaction is,

$P _4+3 NaOH +3 H _2 O \rightarrow PH _3+3 NaH _2 PO _2$

White phosphorus react with sodium hydroxide and water to produce phosphine and sodium hypophosphite. Sodium hydroxide - cold, concentrated solution. This reaction takes place slow.

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