Question

Why white phosphorus is most reactive than black or red phosphorus?

Answer 1

white phosphorus is more reactive than black or red phosphorus because when they are kept in outside air they react with oxygen or some other gases so they are kept in water please mark me as a brilliant answer

Answer 2

white phosphorus is more reactive then red or black phosphorus because white phosphorus form P4 tetragonal shape having angular strain of 60 which makes it unstable and most reactive