JEE Main202127 Aug 2021Evening ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which one of the following is formed (mainly) when red phosphorus is heated in a sealed tube at 803 K ?
Options
- Aα -Black phosphorus
- BWhite phosphorus
- CYellow phosphorus
- Dβ -Black phosphorus
Correct answer
A. α -Black phosphorus
Step-by-step solution
When red phosphorous is heated in a sealed tube at 803   K , then α -black phosphorous is formed.