explain properties of red phosphorus ???
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Red phosphorus is one of the most common allotropes of phosphorus and is considered to be a derivative of the P4 molecule. ... It is found to be more stable than white phosphorus (another naturally occurring phosphorus allotrope). Red phosphorus is characterized by its deep red color and powdery texture.
Red phosphorus formula: P4 (chain)
Melting point: 860K
Density: 2.34 grams per cubic centimeter
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- Red phosphorus is odorless and has a deep red color.
- It is not poisonous to humans, in contrast to the white phosphorus allotrope.
- Upon heating to temperatures above 300oC, red phosphorus undergoes crystallization.
- It can also assume a cubic structure in its crystal lattice.
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