What is not a characteristic of white phosphorus? A)At temperatures less than 0°C it is converted to red phosphorus. B)It bursts into flames when exposed to air,thus it is stored under water. C)It has a low melting point (44°C). D)It is soluble in nonpolar solvent such as carbon disulfide CS₂.

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White phosphorus does not convert to red phosphorus at temperatures less than 0°C. The conversion to red phosphorus is a process that requires higher temperatures and/or the presence of light, not merely low temperatures.

What Is Not a Characteristic of White Phosphorus