Question
Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons
Consider the following reaction:
A + alkali → B (Major Product)
If B is an oxoacid of phosphorus with no P-H bond, then A is
A
White P4
B
Red P4
C
P2O3
D
H3PO3
Answer
Red P4
Explanation
Solution
White P4 + alkali → H3PO2
Red P4 + alkali → H4P2O6
No P-H bond