Which one of the following is formed (mainly) when red phosphorus is heated in a sealed tube at 803 K?
p-Block Elements (Class 12) · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Which one of the following is formed (mainly) when red phosphorus is heated in a sealed tube at 803 K?
- a✓
-Black phosphorus
- b
White phosphorus
- c
Yellow phosphorus
- d
-Black phosphorus
-Black phosphorus
Strategy: Consider the chemical properties and hydrolysis products of noble gas compounds.
Step 1: Hydrolysis reactions Identify the major products (like , , ) formed during partial or complete hydrolysis of Xenon fluorides.
Step 2: Matching The compound matching the behavior or product specified in the question is the answer.
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