Which of the following statements is $NOT$ true for both white and red phosphorus?

  • A
    Both are soluble in $CS_2$.
  • B
    Both undergo oxidation upon heating in air.
  • C
    Both consist of the same type of atoms.
  • D
    Both can be converted into each other.

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