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Red phosphorus is less reactive than yel...

Red phosphorus is less reactive than yellow phosphorus because

A

Its colour is red

B

It is highly polymerised

C

It is hard

D

It is insoluble in `C_(2)H_(5)OH`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Because yellow phosphorus is most reactive form of phosphorous and red P is highly polymerised.
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