Red phosphorus is heated with sulphur in an atmosphere of carbon dioxide to produce:
A
P4S3
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B
PS3
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C
P2S3
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D
PS4
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Solution
The correct option is BP4S3 Red phosphorus is heated with sulphur in an atmosphere of carbon dioxide to produce P4S3 which is used in strike anywhere matches. 4P+3SCO2−−→P4S3