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What happens when white phosphorus is heated?
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White phosphorous or P4 when brought into contact with oxygen at high-temperature burns with a greenish glow forming diphosphorous pentaoxide. The reaction involved is mentioned below.
P4+4 O2→ 4PO4
White phosphorous or P4 when brought into contact with oxygen at high-temperature burns with a greenish glow forming diphosphorous pentaoxide. The reaction involved is mentioned below.
P4+4 O2→ 4PO4
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