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Why does sulphur in vapour state exhibit paramagnetic character ?

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In vapour state sulphur partly exists as `S_2` molecules. This `S_2` molecule has two unpaired electrons in antibonding `pi` orbitals like `O_2` and hence is paramagnetic in nature.
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BETTER CHOICE PUBLICATION-THE P-BLOCK ELEMENTS-QUESTION BANK
  1. Why SF6 is known but SH6 is not known ?

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  2. Which form of sulphur shows paramagnetic behaviour and why ?

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  3. Why does sulphur in vapour state exhibit paramagnetic character ?

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  4. Explain that SO2 can act as an oxidising agent as well as a reducing a...

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  5. Explain that SO2 can act as an oxidising agent as well as a reducing a...

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  6. SO2 act as both oxidising and reducing agent but H2S acts as only redu...

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  7. Comment on nature of two S-O bond formed in SO2 molecule. Are the two ...

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  8. SO2 has acidic character. Explain.

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  9. Write the reaction of SO2 with Cl2

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  10. Write the reaction of SO2 with Cl2

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  11. Give the oxidation of Na2SO3 by acidified KMnO4.

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  12. Give the formula and structures of different oxo-acids of sulphur ?

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  13. Describe the manufacture of H2SO4 by contact process?

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  14. Explain the manufacture of sulphuric acid by contact process.

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  15. Write the conditions for maximum yield of H2SO4 by contact process.

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  16. Give an example of a reaction in which H2 SO4 behaves as a strong acid...

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  17. Give an example of a reaction in which H2 SO4 behaves as a dehydrating...

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  18. Give an example of a reaction in which H2 SO4 behaves as an oxidising ...

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  19. Describe the commerical uses of sulphuric acid.

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  20. Mention three areas in which H2SO4 plays an important role.

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