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H(3) PO(3) = H(3) PO(4) + PH(3)...

`H_(3) PO_(3) = H_(3) PO_(4) + PH_(3)`

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To balance the redox reaction \( H_3PO_3 \rightarrow H_3PO_4 + PH_3 \), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Determine Oxidation States First, we need to determine the oxidation states of phosphorus in both \( H_3PO_3 \) and \( H_3PO_4 \) and \( PH_3 \). - In \( H_3PO_3 \): \[ H: +1 \quad (3 \text{ H}) \quad P: x \quad O: -2 \quad (3 \text{ O}) ...
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