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Question
Find out the difference between White phosphorus and Red phosphorus
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| No. | White phosphorus | Red phosphorus |
| i. | It consists of discrete tetrahedral P4 molecules. | It consists of chains of P4 molecules linked together by covalent bonds. |
| ii. | It is less stable and more reactive. | It is stable and less reactive. |
| iii. | It exhibits chemiluminescence. | It does not exhibit chemiluminescence. |
| iv. | It is poisonous. | It is nonpoisonous. |
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