Assertion : White phosphorus is more reactive than red phosphorus. Reason : It readily catches fire in air to give dense white fumes of `P_(4)O_(10)`.

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Assertion : White phosphorus is more reactive than red phosphorus. Reason : It readily catches fire in air to give dense white fumes of `P_(4)O_(10)`.

Assertion : White phosphorus is more reactive than red phosphorus.
Reason : It readily catches fire in air to give dense white fumes of `P_(4)O_(10)`.
A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Correct Answer - B
White phosphorus is less stable and more reactive than red phosphorus because of angular strain in the `P_(4)` molecule where the angles are only `60^(@)`.

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