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Identify the correct statements with reference to the given reaction
P_{4} + 3OH^{-} + 3H_{2}O \rightarrow PH_{3} + 3H_{2}PO_{2}^{-}
(i) Phosphorus is undergoing reduction only.
(ii) Phosphorus is undergoing oxidation only.
(iii) Phosphorus is undergoing oxidation as well as reduction.
(iv) Hydrogen is undergoing neither oxidation nor reduction.

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The answer is the option (iii) and (iv)

Explanation: This is a kind of disproportionation reaction in which phosphorous is being reduced as well as oxidised, as given in opt (iii); whereas hydrogen remains same in +1 oxidation state as in opt (iv). Therefore, option (iii) and (iv) are correct.

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