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This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:

PV - 3 e- → PVIII (oxidation)

3 KI + 3 e- → 3 K0 (reduction)

K3PO4 is a reducing agent, K3PO4 is an oxidizing agent.

Input interpretation

K3PO4   →   PO(4)-3   +      K

        Phosphate anion     potassium