What happens when white phosphorus is heated with

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Question:
What happens when white phosphorus is heated with concentrated NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere of CO2?

Solution:

White phosphorous dissolves in boiling NaOH solution (in a CO2 atmosphere) to give phosphine, PH3.