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White phosphorus on reaction with `NaOH` gives `PH_(3)` as one of the products. This is aA. dimerization reactionB. disproportionation reactionC. condensation reactionD. precipitation reaction

Answer» Correct Answer - B
White phosphorus `(P_(4))` on reaction with `NaOH` gives `PH_(3)` (oxidation state of phosphorus is `-3`) & `NaH_(2)PO_(2)` (oxidation state of phosphorus is +1). This reaction is type of disproportionation reaction.


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