Which of the Following Is Stored Under Water Because of Its

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is stored under water because of its property of igniting spontaneously upon contact with air?

• A) P₄ (white phosphorus)
• B) S₈ (yellow sulfur)
• C) Pb₃O₄ ("red lead")
• D) K (potassium metal)
• E) I₂ (crystalline iodine)

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