NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
How does the reactivity of red phosphorus compare to that of white phosphorus?
Options
- ARed phosphorus is more reactive
- BRed phosphorus is less reactive
- CRed phosphorus is equally reactive
- DRed phosphorus is highly flammable
Correct answer
B. Red phosphorus is less reactive
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph mentions that red phosphorus is much less reactive than white phosphorus.