NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Why is dioxygen a gas but sulfur a solid?
Options
- ADioxygen has weaker intermolecular forces.
- BSulfur atoms are more tightly bonded.
- CSulfur has a larger atomic size than oxygen.
- DDioxygen has a higher boiling point.
Correct answer
A. Dioxygen has weaker intermolecular forces.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Dioxygen has weaker intermolecular forces.