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Which of the following properties of white phosphorus are shared by red phosphorus ?

A

It shows phosphorescence in air

B

It burns when heated in air

C

It dissolves in `CS_(2)`

D

It reacts with NaOH to form phosphine `(PH)_(3)`

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A, C, D
(a) White phosphorus shows phosphorous (i.e., glows in dark) wheras red phosphorous does not. (c) White phosphorous dissolves in `CS_(2)` whereas red does not . (d) white phosphorous reacts with NaOH to form phosphine whereas red phosphorus does not. (b) Both burn when heated in air to form oxides, therefore, it is not correct answer.
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