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In the following reaction, \[{{p}_{4}}+3NaOH+3{{H}_{2}}O\xrightarrow{{}}P{{H}_{3}}+3Na{{H}_{2}}P{{O}_{2}}\]

A)  phosphorus is oxidized

B)  phosphorus is oxidised and reduced

C)  phosphorus is reduced

D)  sodium is oxidized

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

                  Hence, in this reaction oxidation and reduction of phosphorus takes place and there occurs no change in the oxidation state of sodium.