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What is the difference between white phosphorus and red phosphorus?

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White phosphorus

It is a soft and waxy solid. It possesses a garlic smell.
It is insoluble in water but soluble in carbon disulphide.
It undergoes spontaneous combustion in air.

Red Phosphorus

It is a hard and crystalline solid, without any smell.
It is insoluble in both water and carbon disulphide.
It is relatively less reactive.

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