Post-UTME Chemistry 2008 Objective — Question 7
Question 7 of 16 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2008 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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White phosphorus is stored under water because it
- A. is corrosive
- B. has a low ignition temperatureCorrect
- C. reacts with carbon (IV) oxide
- D. is hydrolyzed by atmospheric moisture
Explanation
White phosphorus spontaneously ignites in air due to its very low ignition temperature; storing under water excludes air.
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