The standard potentials for phosphorus species in aqueous solution at pH = 0 and pH = 14

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The standard potentials for phosphorus species in aqueous solution at pH = 0 and pH = 14 are provided in Resource section 3.

(a) Account for the difference in reduction potentials between pH 0 and pH 14.

(b) Construct a single Frost diagram showing both sets of data.

(c) Phosphine (PH3) can be prepared by heating phosphorus with aqueous alkali. Discuss the reactions that are feasible and estimate their equilibrium constants.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

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Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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