Conversion of yellow phosphorus to red phosphorous is done in retorts at 250-450°C in the ___________________?
A. Presence of an inert atmosphere
B. Presence of a reducing atmosphere
C. Absence of air
D. Presence of an oxidising atmosphere
A. Presence of an inert atmosphere
B. Presence of a reducing atmosphere
C. Absence of air
D. Presence of an oxidising atmosphere
A. N2
B. KNO3
C. NO2
D. NHO3
A. Calcium
B. Magnesium
C. Sulphur
D. Oxygen
A. Low pressure
B. High pressure
C. Very high temperature
D. Atmospheric pressure; as the pressure has no effect on conversion
A. Hold back stem growth and halt plants at a desired height
B. Cause early maturation of plants
C. Accelerate ripening of food and grain
D. Produce seedless fruit
A. Meta-phosphoric acid
B. Pyrophosphoric acid
C. No change in it
D. None of these
A. Rate of reaction is very low
B. Very high pressure is required resulting in costly pressure vessel
C. Space velocity of gas is very low resulting in decreased conversion
D. None of these