Question

Whathappen when phousphor is kept in open air

Answer 1

Answer:

It reacts immediately as it comes in contact with the atmospheric air. When exposed to air, it spontaneously ignites and is oxidized rapidly tophosphorus pentoxide. ... This is the reason for storing White phosphorus in other solvents.

Answer 2

Answer:white phosphorus is generally found as a waxy, yellow, transparent solid. When exposed to air, it spontaneously ignites and is oxidized rapidly to phosphorus pentoxide. Such heat is produced by this reaction that the element bursts into a yellow flame and produces a dense white smoke.