Question

give reason for the following phosphorus is stored underwater​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Phosphorus is a very reactive non-metal. It reacts with air and catches fire. However, it does not react with water. Hence, it can stored in water as it wont react with water.

Answer 2

Reactivity . Must be stored underwater for safekeeping to prevent it from catching fire spontaneously in the air . Red phosphorus is more stable than white phosphorus and is made up of long chains of phosphorus atoms .