Question

Red and white phosphorus will differ but not in :

• A. smell.
• B. solubility in $CHC{I}_3$.
• C. exhibiting phosphorescence.
• D. reactions with $HN{O}_3$.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

reactions with $HN{O}_3$.

Property	White phosphorous	Red Phosphorus
Physical state Colour Odour Solubility in $C{S}_2$ Physiological action Chemical activity Stability Phosphorescence	Soft waxy solid. White when pure. Attains yellow colour onstanding Garlic Soluble. Poisonous. Very active. Unstable. Glows in dark	Brittle powder. Red Odourless. Insoluble. Non-poisonous. Less active Stable Does not glow in dark.