Phosphorus reacts with oxygen to from _ dense fumes of phosphorus pentoxide .
A ) blue
B ) yellow
C ) green
D ) white
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The correct answer is option D - White.
White phosphorus is a white to a yellow waxy substance which ignites spontaneously in air to form white fumes of phosphorus pentoxide and glows without emitting heat.
White phosphorus is a white to a yellow waxy substance which ignites spontaneously in air to form white fumes of phosphorus pentoxide and glows without emitting heat.
The white phosphorus when burnt in the presence of open air burns brightly and when burnt in a glass jar with oxygen gas, it burns even more brightly. Pungent white acidic fumes are released as a result of this burning process.
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