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Why sulphur exhibits even oxidation states only?

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Ground state electronic configuration of `S` is `3s^2,3p^4`


Since there are two four or six unpaired electrons that is why sulphur shows even oxidation states only.
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CENGAGE CHEMISTRY-APPENDIX INORGANIC VOLUME 2-Short Answer Type
  1. Arrange the hydrised of group 16 in order of increasing bond angle.

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  2. Write the formula of oxide, superoxide and peroxide of caesium.

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  3. Why sulphur exhibits even oxidation states only?

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  4. Arrange H2S,H2O,H2Se and H2Te in increasing order of reducing strength...

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  5. What is the shape of SO3 molecule in gaseous state?

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  6. In which compounds oxygen exhibits positive state?

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  7. What is the atomicity of sulphur?

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  8. What is the oxidation state of S in H2SO4?

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  9. Name the hydride of group 16 elements which is liquid at room temperat...

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  10. Which allotropic form of sulphur is most stable at room temperature?

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  11. What is the maximum number of bonds formed by flourine?

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  12. Name the halogens that can form true chemical bonds with noble gases?

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  13. Name three gases which are used in warfare as posionous gases and prep...

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  14. Name the most metalllic element among halogens?

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  15. What is geometry of ClO2^(ɵ),ClO3^(ɵ) and ClO4^(ɵ) ions?

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  16. Arrange halogens in increasing order of electron affinities.

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  17. Arrange the halongens in order of bond dissociation energies.

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  18. Arrange the hydrogen halides in decreasing order of their reducing pow...

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  19. What happens to acid strength among the acids of chlorine with an incr...

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  20. Name the anhydride of hypochlorous acid?

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