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Nitrogen is inert at room temperature whereas white phosphorous can burst into flame. Explain
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Nitrogen is inert at room temperature whereas white phosphorous can burst into flame. Explain
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The white phosphorus, is very reactive with the atmosphere enters the point of ignition ,causing
explosion.
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