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What happens when white phosphorus is boiled with a strong solution of `NaOH` in moist atmosphere ?

A

`Na_(3)P`

B

`Na_3PO_4`

C

`PH_3`

D

red phosphorus

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C
`P_(4)+3KOH+3H_(2)O to PH_(3^(+)) underset(("Potassium hypophosphite"))(3KH_(2)PO_(2))`
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