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What is the reaction involved in Holmes signal?(a) Ca3P2 + 6H2O → 2PH3 + 3Ca(OH) 2(b) Ca3P2 + 6H2O → 2PH3 → P2H4 + P4O6 and CaC2 + H2O → C2H2(c) Ca3P2 + 6HCl → 2PH3 + 3CaCl2(d) P4 + 3NaOH + 3H2O → PH3 + 3NaH2PO2I got this question in exam.This key question is from P-Block Elements in portion P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right option is (b) CA3P2 + 6H2O → 2PH3 → P2H4 + P4O6 and CaC2 + H2O → C2H2

Easiest explanation: The REACTIONS involved in Holmes signal are:

Ca3P2 + 6H2O → 2PH3 → P2H4 + P4O6 and CaC2 + H2O → C2H2

Calcium CARBIDE and calcium phosphide both react with water to give acetylene and phosphine respectively. These gases burn to give the signal.



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