NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-2

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    The high reactivity and high volatility of white phosphorus is because

    A)  It contains tetrahedrally arranged \[{{P}_{4}}\] units

    B)  The bond angle is \[{{60}^{o}}\]

    C)  The vander waal?s forces of attraction are weak

    D)  Steric strain is large

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Due to large steric strain in \[{{P}_{4}}\] molecule of white phosphorus, it is unstable and shows high reactivity and high volatility.


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