Question

The reaction of white phosphorus on boiling with alkali in inert atmosphere resulted in the formation of product 'A'. The reaction 1 mol of 'A' with excess of AgNO₃ in aqueous medium gives ...... mol(s) of Ag. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).

Answer 1

P₄ + 3OH^– + 3H₂O → PH₃ + 3H₂PO₂^-(A)