Phosphorus is kept in water because – (1) its ignition temperature is very high (2) its ignition temperature is very low (3) its critical temperature is high (4) its critical temperature is low

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(2) its ignition temperature is very low Explanation: The allotropic form of Phosphorus (white phosphorus) is less stable and therefore highly reactive because of angular strain in P4 molecule where the angles are only 600.

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