Question

P4 is heated with caustic soda​

Answer 1

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White phosphorus is an extremely reactive element. ... White phosphorus reacts with caustic soda to give phosphine and sodium hypo phosphate. P4 + 3H2O + 3NaOH → 3NaH2PO2 + PH3. White phosphorus reacts mainly with oxygen in the water and may stay in water for a period of hours to days.

Answer 2

Answer:

White phosphorus is an extremely reactive element. ... White phosphorus reacts with caustic soda to give phosphine and sodium hypo phosphate. P4 + 3H2O + 3NaOH → 3NaH2PO2 + PH3. White phosphorus reacts mainly with oxygen in the water and may stay in water for a period of hours to days.