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Pick out the incorrect statement.

A

Except nitrogen , all the elements of group 15 exist in allotropic modification

B

Only at high temperature , greater than 1,070 K, phosphorus dissociates into `P_2` molecules

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Red phosphorus is obtained by heating white phosphorus at 540 - 570 K in the absence of air for several hours

D

White phosphorus is more reactive , but less soluble in `CS_2` (and other organic solvents ) than red phosphorus

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To solve the question, we need to analyze each statement provided and determine which one is incorrect. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown: ### Step 1: Analyze the First Statement **Statement:** "Except nitrogen, all the elements of group 15 exist in allotropic modification." - **Explanation:** Group 15 elements include nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. Nitrogen does not have allotropes, while phosphorus has several allotropes (red, white, and black). Therefore, this statement is **true**. ### Step 2: Analyze the Second Statement **Statement:** "Only at high temperatures greater than 1070 Kelvin, Phosphorus dissociates into P2 molecules." - **Explanation:** Phosphorus does indeed dissociate into P2 molecules at high temperatures, specifically above 1070 Kelvin. Thus, this statement is **true**. ### Step 3: Analyze the Third Statement **Statement:** "Red phosphorus is obtained by heating white phosphorus at 540-570 Kelvin in the absence of air for several hours." - **Explanation:** This statement is accurate. Red phosphorus is produced by heating white phosphorus under the specified conditions. Therefore, this statement is **true**. ### Step 4: Analyze the Fourth Statement **Statement:** "White phosphorus is more reactive but less soluble in CH2 and other organic solvents than red phosphorus." - **Explanation:** This statement is **false**. White phosphorus is indeed more reactive than red phosphorus, but it is actually more soluble in organic solvents like carbon disulfide (CS2), while red phosphorus is insoluble in these solvents. ### Conclusion After analyzing all four statements, we find that the fourth statement is incorrect. ### Final Answer The incorrect statement is: **"White phosphorus is more reactive but less soluble in CH2 and other organic solvents than red phosphorus."**
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