Allotropes of Sulphur
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, Structures of Sulphur in S8 and S6 Form, etc.
Important Questions on Allotropes of Sulphur
From the two allotropes of sulphur, Rhombic sulphur and Monoclinic sulphur, which is more stable?

Which is the most stable allotrope of sulphur?

Brief about the stability of monoclinic sulphur.

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

Write a short note on the structure of sulphur.

Write a short note on occurrence of sulphur.

Write a short note on the properties of rhombic sulphur.

Write a short note on the preparation of monoclinic sulphur.

What is the transition temperature of allotropic forms of sulphur?

How is rhombic sulphur prepared?

Give any three properties of rhombic sulphur.

Explain briefly about rhombic sulphur.

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

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

Describe the preparation of monoclinic sulphur ?

Monoclinic sulphur is stable above and transforms into sulphur below it.

Monoclinic sulphur is soluble in carbon disulfide.

List the names of the allotropes of sulphur.

Why does sulphur in vapour state exhibit paramagnetic behaviour?

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