4 Zn (s) + 4 H2SO4 (aq) + H3PO4 (aq) → PH3 (g) + 4 ZnSO4 (aq) + 4 H2O (l)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
PV + 8 e- → P-III (reduction)
4 Zn0 - 8 e- → 4 ZnII (oxidation)
H3PO4 is an oxidizing agent, Zn is a reducing agent.
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
PV + 8 e- → P-III (reduction)
4 Zn0 - 8 e- → 4 ZnII (oxidation)
H3PO4 is an oxidizing agent, Zn is a reducing agent.
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