JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry The p-block Elements-II / p-ब्लॉक तत्व-II Question Bank Nitrogen Family

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    Which of the following is oxidised in air [AFMC 1987; KCET 1991]

    A) White phosphorus

    B) \[C{{H}_{4}}\]

    C) \[{{H}_{2}}O\]

    D) \[NaCl\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    \[{{P}_{4}}+5{{O}_{2}}\,\to \,{{P}_{4}}{{O}_{10}}\]; white phosphorus gets easily oxidized because it is highly reactive.


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