Which property of white phosphorus is common to red phosphorous ?
(a) It burns when heated in air.
(b) It reacts with hot caustic soda solution to give phosphine.
(c) It shows chemiluminescence.
(d) It is soluble in carbon disulphide

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(a) Except (a) all other properties are shown by white phosphorous.

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Correct option: (a) It burns when heated in air.

Explanation:

Except (a) all other properties are shown by white phosphorous.

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