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Which of the following is not used in making matchsticks these days?- potassium chlorate
- white phosphorus
- antimony tri sulphide
- red phosphorus
Correct answer: B. white phosphorus
Explanation: White phosphorus undergoes spontaneous combustion. Hence it is not used in making matchsticks nowadays.
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