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Consider the following reaction P4 + KOH -> PH3 + X. How many P—H bonds are present in species X? — Reaction Mechanism Chemistry Question

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Consider the following reaction P4 + KOH -> PH3 + X. How many P—H bonds are present in species X?

Answer: **2** / P4 + KOH -> PH3 + KH2PO2. X IS KH2PO2, WHICH CONTAINS THE H2PO2- ANION HAVING TWO P—H BONDS.
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