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Why should we store Phosphorus in water

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ryzh [129]3 years ago

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Answer:

Only white phosphorus is stored under water. White phosphorus spontaneously reacts with oxygen in the air to burst into flame to form phosphorus pentoxide

Explanation:

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Why should we store Phosphorus in water​

Why should we store Phosphorus in water