The reaction
`P_4 + 3 NaOH + 3 H_2 O rarr 3 NaH_2 PO + PH_3` is an example of.
A. disproportionation reaction
B. desplacement reaction
C. combination reaction
D. decomposition reaction
`P_4 + 3 NaOH + 3 H_2 O rarr 3 NaH_2 PO + PH_3` is an example of.
A. disproportionation reaction
B. desplacement reaction
C. combination reaction
D. decomposition reaction
Correct Answer – A
`overset(0)(P)_(4)+3NaOH+3H_(2)O rarr 3NaH_(2)overset(+1)(P)O_(2)+overset(-3)(P)H_(2)`
Disproprtionation reactions are a special tupe of redox reactions. In a disproportionation reaction, an element in one oxidation state is simultaneouly oxidized and reduced.