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ChemistryComplete P-blockp-Block 15,16Medium2 minQB
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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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