Which of the following statements is incorrect for white and red phosphorus?

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

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$
List-$I$ Name of oxo acid List-$II$ Oxidation state of $P$
$(a)$ Hypophosphorous acid $(i) +5$
$(b)$ Orthophosphoric acid $(ii) +4$
$(c)$ Hypophosphoric acid $(iii) +3$
$(d)$ Orthophosphorous acid $(iv) +2$
$(v) +1$

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