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What happens when white phosphorus is heated with NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere of `CO_2` ?

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When white phosphorus is heated with concentrated .NaOH. solution in an inert, atmosphere of .CO_2., phasphine .PH_3.. is, produced according to the following reaction.
P_4+3 NaOH+3 H_2 O rarr rarr PH_3+3 NaH_2 PO_2
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