Question

The high reactivity and low volatility of white phosphorus is due to :

• A. Tetrahedrally arranged $P_4$ units
• B. bonds angle of ${60}^o$
• C. weak van der Waal's force of attraction
• D. increased steric (strain) factor

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

increased steric (strain) factor

From figure it can be seen that,
The high reactivity and low volatility of white phosphorus is due to increased steric (strain) factor.