AP EAMCET201922 Apr 2019Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding phosphine?
Options
- AIt is a weak base
- BIt reacts with ( CuSO ₄ ) solution to form ( CuHPO ₄ )
- CIt is formed by the reaction of ( Ca ₃ P ₂ ) with ( HCl )
- DIt is used in smoke screeens
Correct answer
B. It reacts with ( CuSO ₄ ) solution to form ( CuHPO ₄ )
Step-by-step solution
Phosphine gives a black precipitate of cupric phosphide, when passed through ( CuSO ₄ ) solution. (3 CuSO ₄+2 PH ₃ Cu ₃ P ₂+3 H ₂ SO ₄ ) ( PH ₃ ) is a weak base. It is prepared by as follows : ( Ca ₃ P ₂+6 HCl 2 PH ₃+3 CaCl ₂ ) ( PH ₃ ) is used in smoke screens. Hence, option (b) is incorrect. While other options are correct.