Chemistry · Group 13 to Group 18 Elements
Which of the following phosphorus is the most reactive?
Which of the following phosphorus is the most reactive?
- A. Red phosphorus
- B. White phosphorus
- C. Scarlet phosphorus
- D. Violet phosphorus
Step-by-step solution
White phosphorus is the most reactive allotrope due to its tetrahedral P4 structure with highly strained bonds, making it unstable and pyrophoric in air. In contrast, red, scarlet, and violet phosphorus are polymeric and much less reactive.
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