NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
How is monoclinic sulfur prepared from rhombic sulfur?
Options
- ABy heating rhombic sulfur
- BBy dissolving rhombic sulfur in CS 2
- CBy melting rhombic sulfur, forming a crust, and removing the liquid
- DBy cooling rhombic sulfur to low temperatures
Correct answer
C. By melting rhombic sulfur, forming a crust, and removing the liquid
Step-by-step solution
The passage describes that monoclinic sulfur (β-sulfur) is prepared by melting rhombic sulfur in a dish, forming a crust, and removing the remaining liquid.