P-Block Elements Ques 255

Question: Which of the following is oxidised in air

[AFMC 1987; KCET 1991]

Options:

A) White phosphorus

B) $ CH_4 $

C) $ H_2O $

D) $ NaCl $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ P_4+5O_2\to P_4O_{10} $ ;

white phosphorus gets easily oxidized because it is highly reactive.



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