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Why is red phosphorus less reactive than white phosphorus ?

A

highly polymerised structure

B

higher ignition point

C

higher density

D

insolubility in carbon sisulphide

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Give reasons for the following: (a) Red phosphorus is less reactive than white phosphorus. (b) Electron gain enthalpies of halogens are largely negative. (c) N_(2)O_(5) is more acidic than N_(2)O_(3) .

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