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To prevent the contact of phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen, it is stored in _____.

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water
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kerosene
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petrol
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sulphuric acid
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Solution

The correct option is A water
Phosphorus is a very reactive non-metal. It catches fire if exposed to air. To prevent the contact of phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen, it is stored in water.

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