Allotropes of Sulphur

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Allotropes of Sulphur: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Sulphur, Allotropes of Sulphur, Rhombic Sulphur, Properties of Rhombic Sulphur, Monoclinic Sulphur, Properties of Monoclinic Sulphur, and Structures of Sulphur in S8 and S6 Form.

Important Questions on Allotropes of Sulphur

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From the two allotropes of sulphur, Rhombic sulphur and Monoclinic sulphur, which is more stable?

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Which is the most stable allotrope of sulphur?

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Brief about the stability of monoclinic sulphur.

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Write a short note on the allotropic forms of sulphur such as plastic sulphur, colloidal sulphur and milk of sulphur.

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Write a short note on the structure of sulphur.

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Write a short note on occurrence of sulphur.

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Write a short note on the properties of rhombic sulphur.

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Write a short note on the preparation of monoclinic sulphur.

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What is the transition temperature of allotropic forms of sulphur?

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How is rhombic sulphur prepared?

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Give any three properties of rhombic sulphur.

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Explain briefly about rhombic sulphur.

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List the names of the allotropes of sulphur.

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Why does sulphur in vapour state exhibit paramagnetic behaviour?

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In which form of sulphur does it possess an open chain structure?

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Which is the most stable form of sulphur? Draw its structure

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What are the total number of S - S bonds in S3O9, which is a trimer of SO3 ?

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Find the oxidation state, covalency and total number of lone pairs, respectively, on sulphur in S8 molecule.

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i. SO2 is produced by the action of hydrochloric acid on Na2SO3.

ii. SO2 is sp2 hybridized.

iii.  SO2 has two - bonds.

iv.  SO2 and CS2 are isostructural.

 How many of the above statements are correct?

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In the crown like structure of a rhombic sulphur, the total number of S atoms is ____.