Which of the Following Statements Concerning Phosphorus Is False

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning phosphorus is false?

• A)At room temperature,white phosphorus is a molecular solid,while red phosphorus is a polymeric form of phosphorus..
• B)The molecular formula of white phosphorus is P₄.
• C)Phosphorus is commonly found in phosphate minerals such as fluorapatite.
• D)Because phosphorus may use 3d orbitals for bonding,it can form the +7 oxidation state.
• E)White phosphorus spontaneously combusts when exposed to air.

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