Which among the following phosphorus is most reactive?

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Which among the following phosphorus is most reactive? (A) Red phosphorus (B) White phosphorus (C) Scarlet phosphorus (D) Violet phosphorus

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White phosphorus is highly reactive, due to angle strain bursting into flames when exposed to air, and is thus stored underwater. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-1ix5kfdvbjajuaoe.jpg" />

Q. Which among the following phosphorus is most reactive?

Red phosphorus

White phosphorus

Scarlet phosphorus

Violet phosphorus

White phosphorus is highly reactive, due to angle strain bursting into flames when exposed to air, and is thus stored underwater.