Question

liquids Phosphorus is generally stored in which of the following a) alcohol b)sugar solution c)water d)kerosene

Answer 1

Phosphorus is generally stored in Water.

Correct answer is option 3: Water

Reason :

Phosphorous is a very reactive non metal element. If phosphorous is kept in open air, it reacts with the oxygen of air and catches fire.so in order to protect phosphorous from atmospheric air it is store in water. Another reason is generally non metals do react with water hence phosphorous is stored in water.