Q46 / 180 · AIIMS 2009 · Chemistry

Assertion : The S-S-S bond angle in $\mathrm{S}_8$ molecule is $105^{\circ}$. Reason : $\mathrm{S}_8$ has a V-shape.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • Correct answer
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

As atoms in $\mathrm{S}_8$ molecule undergo $s p^3$ hybridisation and contain two lone pairs of electrons on each and exists as staggered 8 atoms-rings.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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