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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

Which one of the following is formed (mainly) when red phosphorus is heated in a sealed tube at \(803 \,\mathrm{~K} ?\)

  1. A White phosphorus
  2. B Yellow phosphorus
  3. C \(\beta\)-Black phosphorus
  4. D \(\alpha\)-Black phosphorus
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(D) \(\alpha\)-Black phosphorus

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When red phosphorus is heated in a sealed tube at \(803 \,\mathrm{~K}, \alpha\)-black phosphorus is formed.
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