Chemistry · Electronic concepts of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number, rules for assigning oxidation number and balancing of redox reactions
Which reacts with caustic soda, the products are and . This reaction is an examp
Which \( P \) reacts with caustic soda, the products are \( P H_{3} \) and \( N a H_{2} P O_{2} \). This reaction is an example of:
- A. Hydrolysis
- B. Reduction
- C. Disproportionation
- D. Neutralisation
Step-by-step solution
In the reaction of white phosphorus (P4) with caustic soda (NaOH), phosphorus is both oxidized (from 0 to +1 in NaH2PO2) and reduced (from 0 to -3 in PH3). This simultaneous oxidation and reduction of the same element is characteristic of a disproportionation reaction.
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