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ARed P with Br2 or I2
BP4O10 with water
CRed P with HBr
DRed P with NaOH
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Red P with Br2 or I2
Red phosphorus combines directly with bromine or iodine in the reaction mixture to give the trihalide.
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