Which of the following are the correct statements regarding white phosphorus?
(I) It is a translucent white, waxy solid.
(II) It is insoluble in water but soluble in carbon disulphide.
(III) It exhibits chemiluminescence.
(IV) It is much less reactive than red phosphorus.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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White P is a translucent, waxy solid; insoluble in water but soluble in 
; and glows in air (chemiluminescence). It is more reactive than red P, so IV is false (white P is the more reactive allotrope).
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