Which of the following statements is correct regarding the behaviour of white phosphorus?

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA Exams — p-Block Elements

1. It is soft, waxy and reactive
2. It reacts with moist air to emit a light called chemiluminescence.
3. It exists as tetrahedral P₄ molecules both in the liquid and gaseous states.
4. All the above

Answer

(D) All the above

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