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White phosphorus is more reactive than red phosphorus.

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Important Questions on Industrial Chemistry

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Certain phosphates are helpful in making hard water soft. Which phosphates are used and how do they help in making water soft? 
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Which allotrope of phosphorus is least reactive?
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Which of the following elements is kept in water?
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The ignition temperature of red phosphorus is less than that of white phosphorus. 
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P4 has which of the following structures?
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In the manufacture of safety match sticks we use
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Two research scholars Rony and Jony, needed red phosphorus and white phosphorus, respectively, for a research program. Both of them went to a chemical store to purchase red phosphorus and white phosphorus. The storekeeper gave a normal glass bottle containing red phosphorus and a glass bottle containing white phosphorus which was kept in water. Justify the above observations.
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What is the substance bones contain which makes them glow in the dark?
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Draw the structure of P4 molecule.
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The most thermodynamically stable allotropic form of phosphorus is _____.
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Explain with equations the electrical process for the extraction of phosphorus. 
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The molecular formula of phosphorus is:
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Which is oxidized in air?
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Write in detail about the compounds formed by phosphorus and their uses. 
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The p-p-p angle in white phosphorous is:
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Red phosphorus exists in ______ form of phosphorus atoms.
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P2O5 is mainly used as:
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What are the different allotropes of phosphorous?
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What is allotropy? Explain the different allotropic forms of phosphorus.
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Give a brief description of the structure of white phosphorous.