Biology, asked by maryamtariq756, 1 year ago

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Why phosphorus is stored in water?


shanaya231990: no it is stored in kerosene oil because it is high reactive metal
shanaya231990: Sry I think u right potassium Sry my answer is wrong

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Answered by Anonymous
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hlw dear.....

the answer is .....

It is insoluble in water, but soluble in carbon disulfide. It takes fire spontaneously in air, burning to the pentoxide. ... White phosphorusshould be kept under water, as it is dangerously reactive in air, and it should be handled with forceps, as contact with the skin may cause severe burns.
Answered by singhalseema03p9uwqn
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It is insoluble in water, but soluble in carbon disulfide. It takes fire spontaneously in air, burning to the pentoxide. ... White phosphorus should be kept under water, as it is dangerously reactive in air, and it should be handled with forceps, as contact with the skin may cause severe burns.

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