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Phosphorus reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide as in the equation below: P4 + 3NaOH + 3H2O ----> PH3 + 3NaH2PO2 Which element is oxidised? a) hydrogen b) oxygen c) phosphorus d) sodium
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Phosphorus reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide as in the equation below:

P4 + 3NaOH + 3H2O ----> PH3 + 3NaH2PO2

Which element is oxidised?

a) hydrogen
b) oxygen
c) phosphorus
d) sodium

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phosphorus is oxidized is the answer
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