Both white phosphorous as well as red phosphorous_________________?

Correct answer: B. Burns when heated in air

  • A. Are soluble in CS2
  • B. Burns when heated in air
  • C. Reacts with hot caustic soda solution to give Phosphine
  • D. All A., B., and C.

Explanation

Both forms of phosphorus burn in air when sufficiently heated, although white phosphorus is much more reactive and can ignite spontaneously. Solubility in CS2 is mainly a property of white phosphorus, so option A cannot apply to both.

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