MCQ
Red phosphorus is less reactive than yellow phosphorus because
  • A
    Its colour is red
  • It is highly polymerised
  • C
    It is hard
  • D
    It 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.

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