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Published on: August 14, 2026
On heating with concentrated NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere of 
, white
phosphorus gives a gas. Which of the following statement is incorrect about the gas?
A
It is highly poisonous and has smell like rotten fish
B
It's solution in water decomposes in the presence of light
C
It is more basic than 
D
It is less basic than 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
White phosphorous on reaction with NaOH solution in the presence of inert atmosphere of
produces phosphine gas which is less basic than 
.
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