A compound ' $X$ ' upon reaction with $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ produces a colourless gas ' $Y$ '

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A compound ' $X$ ' upon reaction with $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ produces a colourless gas ' $Y$ ' with rotten fish smell. Gas ' $Y$ ' is absorbed in a solution of $\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}$ to give $\mathrm{Cu}_{3} \mathrm{P}_{2}$ as one of the products. Predict the compound ' $X$ '.\

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