White phosphorus reacts with caustic soda. The products are $PH_3$ and $NaH_2PO_2$. This reaction is an example of

  • A
    Oxidation
  • B
    Reduction
  • C
    Oxidation and reduction
  • D
    Neutralisation

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For the given reaction $Cl_2 + OH^{-} \to ClO^{-} + Cl^{-}$,select the correct sequence of $T$ (True) and $F$ (False) for the following statements:
$(1)$ The given reaction occurs in a basic medium.
$(2)$ $Cl_2$ undergoes both oxidation and reduction.
$(3)$ The reaction is a disproportionation reaction.
$(4)$ The oxidation state of $Cl$ in $ClO^{-}$ is $+1$.

Assign $A$,$B$,$C$,$D$ from the given type of reaction.
$P_4 + 3NaOH + 3H_2O \longrightarrow PH_3 + 3NaH_2PO_2$
(Note: The reaction provided is the standard balanced equation for the disproportionation of white phosphorus.)

Assign $A$,$B$,$C$,$D$ from the given type of reaction.
$H_2O_2 \xrightarrow{R.T} H_2O + \frac{1}{2} O_2$

Which one of the following does not undergo disproportionation reaction?

$P_4 + 3NaOH + 3H_2O \to 3NaH_2PO_2 + PH_3$ is an example of

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