AP EAMCET2016Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which of the following statements regarding sulphur is not correct?
Options
- AAt about 1000 ~K , it mainly consists of S ₂ molecules
- BThe oxidation state of sulphur is never less than + 4 in its compounds
- CS₂ molecule is paramagnetic
- DRhombic sulphur is readily soluble in CS₂
Correct answer
A. At about 1000 ~K , it mainly consists of S ₂ molecules
Step-by-step solution
At high temperature about 1000 k , sulphur consists of mixture of forms S ₂, ~S ₄, ~S ₆, ~S ₈ , etc.