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
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.
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$\beta$-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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