NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
How is phosphorus detected in the compound?
Options
- ABy boiling with water
- BBy reacting with sodium peroxide
- CBy treating with ammonium nitrate
- DBy heating with sulfuric acid
Correct answer
B. By reacting with sodium peroxide
Step-by-step solution
Phosphorus is detected by heating the compound with an oxidizing agent, sodium peroxide.