Question

Balance equation when phosphorus is heated with Naoh solution gives phosphorus and h2po3

Answer 1

Balance equation when phosphorus is heated with Naoh solution gives phosphorus and h2po3

1. Balanced equation when phosphorus is heated with NaOH solution gives phosphine gas and Sodium hypophosphite.
2. The reaction takes place in presence of cold concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide. This is the main condition to proceed the reaction.
3. The balanced equation of the reaction is as follow-

P4 + 3NaOH + 3H2O = PH3 + 3NaH2PO2(Sodium hypophosphite)