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MHT CET20192 May 2019Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual

Which of following is NOT a property of red phosphorus?

Options

  1. AInsoluble in carbon disulphide
  2. BIt does not show chemiluminescence by action of air
  3. CIt forms phosphine when treated with hot sodium hydroxide solution
  4. DIt is non-poisonous

Correct answer

C. It forms phosphine when treated with hot sodium hydroxide solution

Step-by-step solution

White phosphorus reacts with dilute N a O H to produce phosphene gas.

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