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Red and white phosphorus will differ but...

Red and white phosphorus will differ but not in:

A

smell

B

solubility in `CHCl_(3)`

C

exhibiting phosphorescence

D

reaction with concentrated `HNO_(3)`

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To solve the question "Red and white phosphorus will differ but not in:", we need to analyze the differences and similarities between red phosphorus and white phosphorus across the provided options. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Properties of Phosphorus:** - Red phosphorus and white phosphorus are two allotropes of phosphorus, and they have distinct physical and chemical properties. 2. **Analyze the Options:** - **Option A: Smell** - White phosphorus has a characteristic garlic-like odor, while red phosphorus is odorless. - **Conclusion:** They differ in smell. - **Option B: Solubility in CHCl3 (Chloroform)** - White phosphorus is soluble in chloroform, while red phosphorus is not soluble in chloroform. - **Conclusion:** They differ in solubility. - **Option C: Exhibiting Phosphorescence** - White phosphorus exhibits phosphorescence (it glows in the dark), whereas red phosphorus does not exhibit this property. - **Conclusion:** They differ in exhibiting phosphorescence. - **Option D: Reaction with Concentrated HNO3 (Nitric Acid)** - Both red and white phosphorus react with concentrated nitric acid to produce similar products (phosphoric acid). - **Conclusion:** They do not differ in this aspect. 3. **Final Answer:** - The correct option is **D: Reaction with concentrated HNO3**. Red and white phosphorus will differ but not in their reaction with concentrated nitric acid.
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