Which species has the largest coefficient when the chemical equation for the disproportionation of white phosphorus in basic solution is balanced?
__ P₄(s) + __ OH–(aq) + __ H₂O(l) → __ PH₃(g) + __ PO^43-(aq)

Question

Which species has the largest coefficient when the  chemical equation for the disproportionation of white phosphorus in basic  solution is balanced?
__ P4(s) + __ OH–(aq) + __ H2O(l) → __ PH3(g) + __  PO43-(aq)

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B.

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