Question

Phosphorus is stored in ?

• A. water
• B. ammonia
• C. alchocal
• D. kerosene oil

Answer 1

The correct option is A water

Phosphorus is insoluble in water,it do not dissolve in water. Phosphorus react rapidly with Oxygen present in air. So it is stored in water as in water hydrogen content is greater than oxygen it do not combine with oxygen. As it is dangerously reactive in air, it should be handled with forceps, if its contacted with skin it may cause severe burns.

Hence option A is correct.