p - block Elements
Sulphur molecule is:
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Account for the following: Sulphur exhibits greater tendency for catenation than selenium.
Solution
As we move from $$S$$ to $$Se$$, the atomic size increases and hence the strength of $$E-E$$ bond decreases. Thus, $$S-S$$ bond is much stronger than $$Se-Se$$ bond.
Consequently, $$S$$ shows greater tendency for catenation than selenium.
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p - block Elements
Which of the following statements is not correct?
p - block Elements
What is molecular state of Sulphur as reactant in the reaction? Sulphur $$+12OH^{-} \longrightarrow 4S^{2-}+2S_{2}O^{2-}_{3}+3H_{2}O$$
p - block Elements
Which of the following statements is not correct?
p - block Elements
Sulphur molecule is:
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