2P4 + 3Ba(OH)2 + 6H2O
2PH3 + 3Ba(H2PO2)2
White phosphorus react with barium hydroxide and water to produce phosphine and barium hypophosphite . This reaction takes place at a temperature near 70°C.
The disproportionation of phosphorus in alkaline solution heating the reaction mixture.
The disproportionation of phosphorus in alkaline solution heating the reaction mixture.