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A compound 'X' upon reaction with $H_2O$ produces a colorless gas 'Y' with rotten fish smell. Gas 'Y' is absorbed in a solution of $CuSO_4$ to give $Cu_3P_2$ as one of the products. Predict the compound 'X'
Detailed Solution
$Ca_3P_2+6H_2O\rightarrow3Ca(OH)_2+2PH_3$ (colourless gas Y). $3CuSO_4+2PH_3\rightarrow Cu_3P_2+3H_2SO_4$. Hence X is calcium phosphide, $Ca_3P_2$.
