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Sulphur is paramagnetic in the vapour state-why?

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In the vapour state ( -1000 K) , sulphur mainly exists as `S_(2)` molecules. From the molecular orbital electronic configuration of `S_(2)` molecule, it becomes evident that the molecule (like `O_(2)` ) has two unpaired electrons in the antibonding `pi` -molecular orbitals. Hence, sulphur is paramagnetic in nature in the vapour state.
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