Question
In the reaction P 4 + 3NaOH +3H 2 O ?? 3NaH 2 PO 2 +PH 3, what is being reduced? what is being oxidized?
In the reaction P4 + 3NaOH +3H2O ?? 3NaH2PO2 +PH3,
what is being reduced? what is being oxidized? what isthe oxidizing agent? what is the reducing agent? showwork and explanation please.
options:
Phosphorus in P4
Sodium in NaOH
Oxygen in NaOH
Hydrogen in NaOH
Hydrogen in H2O
Oxygen in H2O
Sodium in NaH2PO2
Hydrogen in NaH2PO2
Phosphorus in NaH2PO2
Oxygen in NaH2PO2
Phosphorus in PH3
Hydrogen in PH3
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Biochemistry
Authors: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell
8th edition
9781305176621, 1285429109, 1305176626, 978-1285429106
