P4 + 3OH–+ 3H2O → PH3+ 3H2PO2–
A. Phosphorus is undergoing reduction only.
B. Phosphorus is undergoing oxidation only.
C. Phosphorus is undergoing oxidation as well as reduction.
D. Hydrogen is undergoing neither oxidation nor reduction.
Answer:C
P4 + 3OH–+ 3H2O → PH3+ 3H2PO2–
A. Phosphorus is undergoing reduction only. B. Phosphorus is undergoing oxidation only. C. Phosphorus is undergoing oxidation as well as reduction. D. Hydrogen is undergoing neither oxidation nor reduction.