Which of the Following Statements Concerning Phosphorus Is False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning phosphorus is false?

A) At room temperature,white phosphorus is a molecular solid,while red phosphorus is a polymeric form of phosphorus..
B) The molecular formula of white phosphorus is P₄.
C) Phosphorus is commonly found in phosphate minerals such as fluorapatite.
D) Because phosphorus may use 3d orbitals for bonding,it can form the +7 oxidation state.
E) White phosphorus spontaneously combusts when exposed to air.