MCQ
Red phosphorus is less reactive than yellow phosphorus because
- AIts colour is red
- ✓It is highly polymerised
- CIt is hard
- DIt is insoluble in ${C_2}{H_5}OH$
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
It is highly polymerised
b
(b) Because yellow phosphorus is most reactive form of phosphorus and is highly polymerised.
(b) Because yellow phosphorus is most reactive form of phosphorus and is highly polymerised.
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