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ChemistryCHEMICAL BONDINGVSEPR, Bond Angle, Bond Length, Bond EnergyMedium2 minQB
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Select INCORRECT which E-E-E bond angle is observed in given allotropic form of that element-

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Answer:
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Solution:

White phosphorus (P₄): Forms a discrete tetrahedral molecule with a bond angle of .

 

Diamond: Carbon is sp³ hybridized in a giant covalent lattice, resulting in a tetrahedral bond angle of .

 

Graphite: Carbon is sp² hybridized in hexagonal planar layers, giving a bond angle of .

 

Rhombic sulfur (S₈): Exists as a puckered "crown" ring where the S-S-S bond angle is approximately , making the given value of incorrect.

 

 

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:CHEMICAL BONDINGSubtopic:VSEPR, Bond Angle, Bond Length, Bond Energy
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