The reaction of white phosphorus with aqueous `NaOH` gives phosphine along with another phosphorus containing compound. The reacation type, the oxidation states of phosphorus in phosphine and the other product are respectvely:

Options

A. Redox reaction, `-3 and -5`
B. Redox reaction, `+3 and +5`
C. Disproportionation reaction, `-3 and +5`
D. Disproportion reaction, `-3 and +3`

Answer

C

Explanation

Oxidation states of P in `Na_(3)PO_(4)` and `PH_(3)` are `+5 and -3` respectively. It is a disproportionation reaction.