Why is red phosphorus denser and less chemically reactive than white phosphorus ?
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red phosphorus is a polymer of P4 tetrahedra which has much less angular strain that's why it is less reactive.
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Hey !!
Red phosphorus is less reactive than white phosphorous molecule posses angular strain in P₄ molecule where the bond angles are only 60°.
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