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 & Structures of Sulphur in S8 and S6 Form etc.

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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Write a short note on the structure of sulphur.

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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 ____.

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The number of S atoms in puckered ring structure of rhombic sulphur is____.

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Which of the following statements is true about S8 molecule?
I. There are no Pπ-Pπ bonds present in the molecule.

II. There are eight lone pair of electrons.

III. Each S atom is sp3 hybridised.

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Which of the following is the most common and most stable form of sulphur?

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How many sulphur atoms are present in a molecule of rhombic sulphur?

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Rhombic sulphur is prepared by mixing powdered sulphur in which compound at room temperature?

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What is the colour of rhombic sulphur?

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Which of the following allotrope of sulphur is in the form of a puckered ring?

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Which is the most stable allotrope of sulphur?

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How many atoms are packed differently in cyclic form in an allotrope of monoclinic Sulphur?

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Which of following is a method for preparation of Engel's sulphur?

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Which of the following statements regarding sulphur is incorrect?