Why is phosporous preserved in water
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The reason Phosphorus is stored in water is because it will ignite on contact with air. ... It is kept in water because it is insoluble in water. phosphorus is a very reactive metal , when exposed to air it starts reacting vigrously , therefore it is kept in waterExplanation:
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The allotropic form of white phosphorus is less stable and therefore highly reactive. Hence, it is kept in water to avoid Oxidation by the Oxygen present in the Air. Phosphorus is insoluble in water .
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