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Which of the following substance is stored under water:
  1. White phosphorus
  2. Red phosphorus
  3. Sodium metal
  4. Both white phosphorous and red phosphorus

A
White phosphorus
B
Red phosphorus
C
Both white phosphorous and red phosphorus
D
Sodium metal
Solution
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White phosphorous is very reactive therefore it is stored under water.

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