why the preparation of phosphine takes place inert atmosphere
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Laboratory preparation: It is usually obtained by boiling white phosphorus with 30-40% solution of caustic soda in an inert atmosphere of CO2. Phosphine so obtained is impure. It is passed into an aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide, PH4I is formed. ... Action of air: It burns with oxygen and produces phosphorus pentoxide.
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