White phosphorus is generally kept under:

Q. White phosphorus is generally kept under:
Answer: Water
Notes: White phosphorous is kept under water because it reacts with oxygen but not water. Besides, it is insoluble in water. It presents a significant fire hazard due to its extreme reactivity with atmospheric oxygen. It is also known to have very low ignition temperature to ignite/burn.

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