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When white phosphorus is heated with caustic soda, the compounds formed are

A

`PH_(3)+NaH_(2)PO_(3)`

B

`PH_(3)+NaH_(2)PO_(2)`

C

`PH_(3)+Na_(2)HPO_(3)`

D

`PH_(3)+NaH_(2)PO_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`4P+3NaOH +3H_(2)O to underset("Sodium hypophosphite")(NaH_(2)PO_(2)) +PH_(3)`
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