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White phosphorus reacts with caustic soda to form `PH_(3)` and `NaH_(2) PO_(2)`. This reaction is an example of

A

oxidation

B

reduction

C

hydrolysis

D

disproportionation

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The correct Answer is:
D
Such reactions, in which a compound undergoes both oxidation and reduction simultaneously, are called disproportionation.
`P_(4) + 3NaOH + 3H_(2)O rarr PH_(3) + 3 NaH_(2)PO_(2)`
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