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.