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Allotrope of phosphorus which is polymer...

Allotrope of phosphorus which is polymeric consisting of chains of `P_(4)` tetrahedral linked together is

A

White phosphorus

B

Red phosphorus

C

Yellow phosphorus

D

Both (1) & (2)

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B
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