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Red phosphorus is ...............reactive than white phosphorus as red phosphorus is polymeric and consists of .............. the of `P_(4)` units.

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White phosphorus is more reactive than red phosphorus due to discrete tetrahedral structures. Red phosphorus on the other hand has a polymerised structure and is therefore, less reactive.
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