Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

A $\mathrel{\mathop{\kern0pt\longrightarrow} \limits_{}^{573\,K}}$ Red phosphorus $$\mathrel{\mathop{\kern0pt\longrightarrow} \limits_{under\,pressure}^{heat\,;\,803\,K}} $$ B

Red phosphorus is obtained by heating "A" at 573 K, and can be converted to "B" by heating at 803 K under pressure.

A and B, respectively, are

  1. A $\beta$-black phosphorus and white phosphorus.
  2. B white phosphorus and $\beta$-black phosphorus.
  3. C $\alpha$-black phosphorus and white phosphorus.
  4. D white phosphorus and $\alpha$-black phosphorus. Correct answer

Solution

Red phosphrous is obtained by heating white phosphorous at $573 \mathrm{~K}$ in inert atmosphere. When red phosphorous is heated in a sealed tube at $803 \mathrm{~K}$, we get $\alpha$-black phosphorous. <br/><br/> $\beta$-Black phosphorous is prepared by heating white phosphorous at $473 \mathrm{~K}$ under high pressure.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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