P-Block Elements Ques 230

Question: Each of the following is true for white and red phosphorus except that they

[CBSE PMT 1989]

Options:

A) Are both soluble in $ CS_2 $

B) Can be oxidised by heating in air

C) Consists of same kind of atoms

D) Can be converted into one another

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

White phosphorus is soluble in $ CS_2 $ whereas red phosphorus is insoluble in it.



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