Allotropes of Sulphur

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Allotropes of Sulphur: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Allotropy in Group 16 Elements, Atomicity of Group 16 Elements, Sulphur, Allotropes of Sulphur, Rhombic Sulphur, Properties of Rhombic Sulphur, Monoclinic Sulphur, Properties of Monoclinic Sulphur, etc.

Important Questions on Allotropes 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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Molecular formula of oxygen is O2, whereas for sulphur it is _____.

(A) S4
(B) S6
(C) S8

Enter your correct answer as A, B or C.

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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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Sulphur is insoluble in _____ but dissolves readily in carbon disulphide and turpentine oil.

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_____ form of sulphur is prepared by melting rhombic sulphur in a dish and cooling, till crust is formed.

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Describe the preparation of monoclinic sulphur ?

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Monoclinic sulphur is stable above 369 K and transforms into α-sulphur below it.

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The atomicity of sulphur in orthorhombic sulphur is 8.

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Monoclinic sulphur is soluble in carbon disulfide.

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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?