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The high reactivity and low volatility of white phosphorous is due to:

A

tetrahedrally arrranged `P_(4)` units

B

bond angle of `60^(@)` increases steric (stain) factor

C

weak van der Waals forces of attraction

D

both (B) and ( C)

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The correct Answer is:
B
Has angle strain

`to sp^(3)` (normal tetrahedral bond angle is `109.5^(@)`)
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