Question

Why phosphorus is stored in water? ​

Answer 1

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It has been found that Phosphorous is highly reactive.

It burns in 30°C in atmosphere.

It is highly poisonous even when it is present in small quantities.

So, to prevent exposure to air Phosphorous is stored in water so that it does not react with air.

It is placed in water so that it does not react with oxygen.

In water, the content of oxygen is higher than hydrogen so it is placed in water.

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