Each of the following is true for white and red phosphorus except that they
A.
both are soluble in $$C{S_2}$$
B.
can be oxidised by heating in air
C.
consist of the same kind of atoms
D.
can be converted into one another
Answer :
both are soluble in $$C{S_2}$$
Solution :
White and red phosphorus are the main allotropes of phosphorus. White phosphorus is soluble in carbon disulphide whereas red phosphorus is insoluble in carbon disulphide.
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