Red phosphorous is changed into white phosphorous by______________________?

Correct answer: C. Vaporisation followed by condensation

  • A. Heating in presence of light
  • B. Melting under pressure
  • C. Vaporisation followed by condensation
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Red phosphorus is first vaporised at high temperature and then condensed to form the white allotrope. Simple heating in light does not produce this conversion.

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