Sulphur does not exist as an S_2 molecule (at ordinary temperature) because [WB-JEE 2007]

JEE Main Chemistry question

Sulphur does not exist as an molecule (at ordinary temperature) because [WB-JEE 2007]

(A)It is less electronegative
(B)It is not able to constitute - bondsCorrect
(C)It has the ability to exhibit catenation
(D)Of its tendency to show variable oxidation states

Answer: (B)

Solution

Sulphur's larger, more diffuse orbitals overlap poorly in a side-on fashion, so sulfur cannot form a strong double bond analogous to ; instead it favours

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