Question

Phosphorous$\left(\mathrm{P}\right)$ is kept in

• A. Kerosene oil
• B. alcohol
• C. water
• D. ammonia

Answer 1

The correct option is C

water

Explanation for the correct option.

Phosphorus$\left(\mathrm{P}\right)$ is a highly reactive non-metal that begins to react violently when exposed to air, hence to protect it from reactions, it is stored in water.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

A. As Phosphorus$\left(\mathrm{P}\right)$ is less stable it cannot be placed in Kerosene oil.

B. Both alcohol and Phosphorus$\left(\mathrm{P}\right)$ are highly reactive. So Phosphorus$\left(\mathrm{P}\right)$ cannot be kept in alcohol.

D. Phosphorus$\left(\mathrm{P}\right)$ is a very strong reactive non-metal that catches fire when exposed to air. So it is not kept in Ammonia$\left({\mathrm{NH}}_3\right)$ since it is a gas.

Hence option C is the correct answer. Phosphorus$\left(\mathrm{P}\right)$ is kept in water.