Red phosphorus is less reactive than yellow phosphorus because - Vidyadip

MCQ

Red phosphorus is less reactive than yellow phosphorus because

A
Its colour is red
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It is highly polymerised
C
It is hard
D
It is insoluble in ${C_2}{H_5}OH$

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Answer

Correct option: B.

It is highly polymerised

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(b) Because yellow phosphorus is most reactive form of phosphorus and is highly polymerised.

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