Ordinary white phosphorous consists of phosphorus molecules of formula :
P2
P10
P4
P5
A
P2
B
P4
C
P10
D
P5
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Phosphorus occurs in several allotropic forms, white phosphorus and red phosphorus being the commonest P4 is a waxy white, very in-flammable and poisonous solid.
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