AIIMS2009Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Assertion : The S-S-S bond angle in S ₈ molecule is 105^ . Reason : S ₈ has a V-shape.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
C. If assertion is true but reason is false
Step-by-step solution
As atoms in S ₈ molecule undergo s p^3 hybridisation and contain two lone pairs of electrons on each and exists as staggered 8 atoms-rings.