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White phosphorus reacts with caustic soda. The products are `PH_3` and `NaH_2PO_2`. This reaction is an example of

A

Oxidation

B

Reduction

C

Neutralisation

D

Disproportionation

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D
` overset((0))(P_4 + NaOH ) to overset((-3))(PH_3) + NaH_2 overset((+5))(PO_2) +H_2 O`
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