Which of following is not a property of red phosphorus?

Question

Which of following is not a property of red phosphorus? (A) Insoluble in carbon disulphide (B) It does not show chemiluminescence by action of air (C) It forms phosphine when treated with hot sodium hydroxide solution (D) It is non-poisonous

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Red phosphorus possess iron grey lustre. It is odourless, non-poisonous and insoluble in water as in carbon disulphide, it does not show chemalumiscence by action of air. Thus, the option (c) is correct.

Q. Which of following is not a property of red phosphorus?

Insoluble in carbon disulphide

It does not show chemiluminescence by action of air

It forms phosphine when treated with hot sodium hydroxide solution

It is non-poisonous

Red phosphorus possess iron grey lustre. It is odourless, non-poisonous and insoluble in water as in carbon disulphide, it does not show chemalumiscence by action of air. Thus, the option (c) is correct.