Question

why we use red phosphorus instead of white phosphorus??​

Answer 1

Answer:

Red Phosphorus and Violet Phosphorus (Polymeric)

Red Phosphorus has more atoms linked together in a network than white phosphorus does, which makes it much more stable. It is not quite as flammable, but given enough energy it still reacts with air. For this reason, we now use red phosphorus in matches.

Answer 2

Red Phosphorus and Violet Phosphorus (Polymeric)

Red Phosphorus has more atoms linked together in a network than white phosphorus does, which makes it much more stable. It is not quite as flammable, but given enough energy it still reacts with air. For this reason, we now use red phosphorus in matches.