Question

Which is more reactive white phosphorus or red phosphorus.why?

Answer 1

white phosphorus is more reactive ...it is becouse of the presence of angle strain in white phosphorus which makes it unstable n highly reactive .

Answer 2

White is more reactive bcz white phosphorous is made up of discrete P4 tetrahedra which are subjected to high angular strain as the angle is 60°.This high angular strain makes white phosphorous unstable and highly unreactive.