JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

ChemistryThe p-Block ElementsJEE Main 2024

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as S₈ while oxygen exists as O₂. Reason (R) : Oxygen forms pπ-pπ multiple bonds with itself and other elements having small size and high electronegativity like C, N, which is not possible for sulphur. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Answer: (C)

Solution

Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as S₈ rings while oxygen exists as O₂, so (A) is correct. Oxygen can form 2pπ–2pπ multiple bonds with itself because of its small size, whereas sulphur cannot form stable

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Question ID VK-016515