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White phosphorus on reaction with concen...

White phosphorus on reaction with concentrated NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere of `CO_(2)`, gives phosphine and compound (X). (X) on acidification with HCl gives compound (Y). The basicity of compound (Y) is:

A

3

B

2

C

1

D

4

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The correct Answer is:
C
Properties of ionic solid
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