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$PH_{3}$ is slightly soluble in water, the solution of $PH_{3}$ in water decomposes in presence of light and gives

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Solution:

Phosphine (PH₃) is slightly soluble in water. In the presence of light, phosphine decomposes to form red phosphorus (P₄) and hydrogen gas (H₂).

The decomposition reaction is:

$4 PH_{3} (aq) l i g h t P_{4} (s) + 6 H_{2} (g)$

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