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.