Phosphorus has three allotropic forms- -A- White phosphorus -B- red phosphorus and -C- black phosphorus- Write the difference between white and red phosphorus on the basis of their structure and reactivity-

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White phosphorus consists of -P-4- molecules- whereas the crystal structure of red phosphorus has a complicated network of bonding- White phosphorus has to be stored in water to prevent natural combustion- but red phosphorus is stable in air-

Phosphorus has three allotropic forms- (A) White phosphorus (B) red phosphorus and (C) black phosphorus, Write the difference between white and red phosphorus on the basis of their structure and reactivity.

White phosphorus consists of $$P_4$$ molecules, whereas the crystal structure of red phosphorus has a complicated network of bonding. White phosphorus has to be stored in water to prevent natural combustion, but red phosphorus is stable in air.