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Red phosphorus is chemically less reacti...

Red phosphorus is chemically less reactive because

A

it does not contain P-P bonds

B

it does not not contain tetrahedral `P_(4)` molecules

C

it does not catch fire in air even upto `400^(@)`C

D

it has a polymeric structure

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