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ChemistryComplete P-blockp-Block 15,16Medium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice
In which allotropic form of element "E", each atom of E is NOT bonded with three similar atoms.
Options:
Answer:
D
Solution:
In graphite, each carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms.
In white phosphorus (P₄) and red phosphorus, each phosphorus atom is also bonded to three phosphorus atoms.
In rhombic sulfur (S₈), each sulfur atom is bonded to only two neighboring sulfur atoms in a ring.
Hence, the allotrope in which each atom is not bonded to three similar atoms is:
(D) Rhombic sulfur
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