Question

Bones glow in the dark due to:

A.

The presence of red phosphorus in bones

B.

Slow combustion of white phosphorus in contact with air

C.

Conversion of white phosphorus into red phosphorus

D.

Conversion of red phosphorus into white phosphorus

Correct option is B

White phosphorus is highly reactive and can glow in the dark due to its slow combustion when exposed to air. This phenomenon is known as chemiluminescence. While red phosphorus is more stable and does not glow, white phosphorus is dangerous due to its high reactivity.

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