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Red phosphorus is less reactive, less vo...

Red phosphorus is less reactive, less volatile and soluble in non-polar solvent than white/yellow phosphorus because

A

it has red molecular energy

B

it has high molecular energy

C

it possesses highly polymerised structure

D

it forms condesation products

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The correct Answer is:
C
Because it has a polymeric structure.
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