Q. In the following reaction, $4P + 3KOH + 3H_{2}O\ \rightarrow 3{KH}_{2}{PO}_{2} + {PH}_{3}$
A) P is only oxidized
B) P is only reduced
C) P is both oxidized as well as reduced
D) None of the above
Explanation
(c)
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Hence, P is both oxidized as well as reduced
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