Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Dioxygen is a gas at room temperature.
Reason (R): Dioxygen molecules are diatomic while sulfur forms polyatomic molecules such as S8.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Dioxygen is a gas because its diatomic molecules have weak van der Waals forces, whereas sulfur forms S8 rings resulting in stronger intermolecular forces, making it a solid.
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