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.The ignition temperature of white phosphorus is 35 degrees. What will happen if it is kept in a room in summer when the temperature rises to 35 degrees? H

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It will burn.

It has a very low ignition temp [very close to room temp.]
IN SUMMER SEASON the air will be hotter than the normal room temp. so the white phosphorus reacts with the oxygen in the air and burns on its own

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