NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
What happens when white phosphorus is heated with concentrated NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere of CO 2 ?
Options
- APhosphine gas (PH 3 ) is formed.
- BSodium hypophosphite (NaH 2 PO,) is formed.
- CPhosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 ) is formed.
- DSodium phosphate (Na 3 PO,) is formed.
Correct answer
B. Sodium hypophosphite (NaH 2 PO,) is formed.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Sodium hypophosphite (NaH 2 PO,) is formed.