Question
The reaction of white phosphorus with aqueous $$NaOH$$ gives phosphine along with another phosphorus containing compound. The reaction type; the oxidation states of phosphorus in phosphine and the other product are respectively
A.
redox reaction; $$\, - 3\,\,{\text{and}}\, - 5$$
B.
redox reaction; $$ + 3\,\,{\text{and}}\, + 5$$
C.
disproportionation reaction; $$ - 3\,\,{\text{and}}\, + 5$$
D.
disproportionation reaction; $$ - 3\,\,{\text{and}}\, + 3\,$$
Answer :
disproportionation reaction; $$ - 3\,\,{\text{and}}\, + 5$$
Solution :
