AIIMS2000Chemistry-P block elements
AIIMS 2000 Chemistry Catenation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Nitrogen and oxygen exist as diatomic but their congeners are P₄ and S₈ respectively. This is due to
A
phosphorus and sulphur are solids
B
phosphorus and sulphur polymerise as soon as they are formed
C
phosphorus and sulphur catenate due to the existence of d-orbitals and form strainless structures
D
none of these
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Phosphorus and sulphur can form larger molecules due to their ability to catenate, which is facilitated by the presence of d-orbitals.
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