NEET2018Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Options
- A-Black phosphorus is formed by heating red phosphorus.
- B-Black phosphorus does not burn in air upto 875 ~K .
- CWhite phosphorus readily catches fire in air to give dense fumes of P ₄ O ₁₀ .
- DRed phosphorus does not react with caustic alkalies.
Correct answer
B. -Black phosphorus does not burn in air upto 875 ~K .
Step-by-step solution
-Black phosphorus does not burn in air upto 673 ~K .