High reactivity of white phosphorus is due to :

unusual bonding that produces considerable strain

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high solubility in water

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oxide layer made on it

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all of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C unusual bonding that produces considerable strain
From figure it can be seen that,
The high reactivity of white phosphorus is due to increased steric (strain) factor.

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