2 P4 + 3 NaOH + 9 H2O → 3 NaH2PO4 + 5 PH3
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
5 P0 + 15 e- → 5 P-III (reduction)
3 P0 - 15 e- → 3 PV (oxidation)
P4 is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
5 P0 + 15 e- → 5 P-III (reduction)
3 P0 - 15 e- → 3 PV (oxidation)
P4 is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent (disproportionation (dismutation)).
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