Question

Which catalyst is used to convert white phosphorus to red phosphorus

Answer 1

Explanation:

Trace of iodine as a catalyst is used to convert white phosphorus to red phosphorus.

Answer 2

Iodine is used as a catalyst to convert white phosphorus to red phosphorus.

- Red phosphorous and white phosphorous are two of the allotropic forms of phosphorous.

- Red phosphorous is obtained when we heat white phosphorous at a temperature of about 573 K in an inert atmosphere for several days.

- Here, traces of iodine are added as a catalyst so as to increase the conversion rate of white phosphorous into red phosphorous.