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When phosphorus reacts with caustic soda...

When phosphorus reacts with caustic soda , the products are `PH_(3)andNaH_(2)PO_(2)`. The reaction is an example of

A

oxidation

B

reduction

C

disproportionation

D

none of these.

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The correct Answer is:
D
O.N of P changes from zero to `-3` in `PH_(3)` and +1 in `NaH_(2)P_(2)`. Therefore , it undergoes dispropor tionation .
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