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Ordinary whit...

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Ordinary white phosphorous consists of phosphorus molecules of formula :

P_{10}

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P_{2}

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P_{4}

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P_{5}

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Solution

The correct option is C $P_{4}$
Phosphorus occurs in several allotropic forms, white phosphorus and red phosphorus being the commonest $P_{4}$ is a waxy white, very in-flammable and poisonous solid.

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