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Standard X
Chemistry
Reaction of Metals with Water
Question

Why is phosphorus stored in water?
  1. It is very reactive.
  2. It does not react with water.
  3. It reacts with air and catches fire.
  4. All of the above

A
It reacts with air and catches fire.
B
All of the above
C
It is very reactive.
D
It does not react with water.
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Solution
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Phosphorus is a very reactive non-metal. It catches fire if exposed to air. To prevent the contact of phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen, it is stored in water.

Hence, option D is correct.

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