Manipal MET2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which of the following does not exist? I. HO ₃ ~S - S - SO ₃ H II. HO - Te - OH III. HS - S ₂- SH IV. HS-Po-OH
Options
- AOnly II
- BOnly III
- CII and IV
- DI, III and IV
Correct answer
C. II and IV
Step-by-step solution
I. H ₂ ~S ₃ O ₆ - trithionic acid is an example of polythionic acid. III. H ₂ ~S ₄ or HS - S - S - SH is an hydrosulfane. The compounds (II) and (IV) do not exist.