Question

Sulphur is a solid at room temperature, while
sulphur dioxide is a gas. Explain.​

Answer 1

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Oxygen is smaller in size as compared to sulphur. Due to its smaller size, it can effectively form pπ-pπ bonds and form O2(O==O) molecule. Also, the intermolecular forces in oxygen are weak van der Wall's, which cause it to exist as gas. On the other hand, sulphur does not form M2 molecule but exists as a puckered structure held together by strong covalent bonds. Hence, it is a solid.

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Answer 2

Answer:

the van der Waals forces acting on the is very less so oxygen is exist in gaseous state at room temperature.......... sulphur is a solid but oxygen is a gas.....