UPSC CDS Science Chemistry Questions Part 1

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Red phosphorus is used in the manufacture of safety matches. This is due to the fact that

[2015 CDS-II]

it shows phosphorescence
at ordinary temperature, it is less reactive than other varieties of phosphorus
it cannot be converted to white phosphorus oh heating
it does not react with halogen on heating

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