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`SF_(6)` is a well known compound while `SH_(6)` does not exist. Explain.

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To explain why SF₆ is a well-known compound while SH₆ does not exist, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understanding the Compounds - SF₆ (sulfur hexafluoride) is a compound where sulfur is bonded to six fluorine atoms. - SH₆ (sulfur hexahydride) would theoretically involve sulfur bonded to six hydrogen atoms. ### Step 2: Oxidation States - In SF₆, sulfur exhibits an oxidation state of +6. This occurs because sulfur can promote electrons from its filled 3S and 3P orbitals to vacant 3D orbitals, allowing it to form six bonds with highly electronegative fluorine atoms. ...
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  2. Sulphur is a solid while oxygen is a gas at room temperature. Why ?

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  3. SF(6) is a well known compound while SH(6) does not exist. Explain.

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  4. Oxygen does not show oxidation states of +4 " and " +6 like sulphur. E...

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  5. H(2)O is liquid while H(2)S is a gas at room temperature. Explain.

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  6. Sulphur dioxide is a more powerful reducing agent in the alkaline medi...

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  7. Bond angle in H(2)S is lower than in H(2)O. Justify.

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  8. Hydrogen sulphide cannot be dried by passing through conc. H(2)SO(4) ....

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  9. H(2)S is a stronger acid than H(2)O. Explain

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  10. Sulphur vapours exhibit some paramagnetic behaviour. Explain.

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  11. SF(6) is not easily hydrolysed whereas SF(4) can be. Assign reason.

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  12. Bond dissociation enthalpy of F-F bond is less than that of Cl-Cl bond...

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  13. Sulphur disappears when boiled with aqueous solution of sodium sulphit...

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  14. Chlorine water has both oxidising as well as bleaching properties ? Ex...

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  15. Oxygen molecule has the formula O(2) while sulphur is S(8). Why ?

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  16. Why is H(2)S less acidic than H(2)Te ?

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  18. Reducing character decreases from SO(2) " to " TeO(2). Explain.

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  19. Why is iodine more soluble in KI solution than in water ?

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