Statement(A): Sulphur vapour is paramagnetic .
Statement (B): Reaction of dil. HCl with finely divided forms `FeCl_3` and `H_2` gas.

Options

A. Statement (A) is correct , but (B) is wrong
B. Both the statements are correct
C. Statement (A) is wrong , but (B ) is correct
D. Both the statements are wrong .

Answer

A

Explanation

Statement (A): Sulphur vapour is paramagnetic Sulphur
vapour, `S_2` contains two unpaired electrons in its anti-bonding molecular orbitals. Thus, it is paramagnetic. This statement is correct.
Statement (B): Reaction of dil. Hcl with finely divided iron forms `FeCl_3` and `H_2` gas.
i.e., `Fe+2HCl(dil) to FeCl_2 + H_2(g)`
This statement is wrong.
`therefore` Statement (A) is correct, but (B) is wrong .