NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Assertion : Both rhombic and monoclinic Sulphur have S ₈ molecules. Reason : They have planar structure. The correct option among the following is
Options
- A(A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
- B(A) is true, (R) is true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
- C(A) is true but (R) is false
- D(A) is false but (R) is true
Correct answer
C. (A) is true but (R) is false
Step-by-step solution
Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur have S ₈ molecule in puckered ring form. This looks like a crown. However, they are packed in different crystal structure.