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Reaction of Metals with Acid

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Which of the following substance is stored under water :

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White phosphorus

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Red phosphorus

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Sodium metal

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Both white phosphorous and red phosphorus

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Solution

The correct option is A White phosphorus
White phosphorous is very reactive therefore it is stored under water.

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