Q58 / 270 · NDA 2016 (Phase 1) · General Ability

The phosphorus used in the manufacture of safety matches is

Correct answer
A
Red phosphorus
B
Blank phosphorus
C
White phosphorus
D
Scarlet phosphorus

Solution

Red phosphorus is used in the safety matches because it shows phosphorescence and cannot be converted to white phosphorous on heating.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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