Q8 / 125 · BITSAT 2020 · Chemistry

Phosphine is not obtained by which of the following reaction?

  • A
    White $\mathrm{P}$ is heated with $\mathrm{NaOH}$.
  • Correct answer
    B
    Red P is heated with $\mathrm{NaOH}$.
  • C
    $\mathrm{Ca}_{3} \mathrm{P}_{2}$ reacts with water.
  • D
    Both (a) and (c).

Solution

Red P doesnot react with $\mathrm{NaOH}$ to give $\mathrm{PH}_{3}$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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