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Which allotrope of phosphorus is the most stable?(a) White phosphorus(b) Red phosphorus(c) Black phosphorus(d) PhosphineThe question was posed to me during a job interview.My doubt stems from P-Block Elements topic in portion P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (c) Black PHOSPHORUS

The explanation is: Black phosphorus is thermodynamically, the most stable ALLOTROPE of phosphorus and does not burn in air even up to 673 K. It has a sharp MELTING point of 860 K. Like GRAPHITE, it is fairly a good conductor of electricity.



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