P-Block Elements Ques 611
Question: Which of the following form of the sulphur shows paramagnetic behaviour?
Options:
A) $ S_8 $
B) $ S_6 $
C) $ S_2 $
D) All of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ S_2 $ is paramagnetic. It contains two unpaired electrons in the antibonding $ \pi * $ orbital