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Which of the following phosphorus is the most reactive?

A

Red `P`

B

White `P`

C

Scarlet `P`

D

Violet `P`

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White phosphours is the most reactive (due to the presence of discrete `P_(4)` molecules) while black phosphorus is the least reacrive.
Thus, white phosphorus is stored under water to protect it from air while red and black phosphorus are stable in air.
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