why sulphur is called as octo atomic molecule
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Atomic size of sulphur is bigger. It can not form π – bond together with s – bond between S and S atoms. To satisfied its valency, it forms S8 molecule in which all atoms of sulphur bonded with only σ– bond .
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Sulfur exists as S8because of catenation. Catenation is the covalent bonding of elements to form a chain or ring. Elemental sulfur is used as a precursor to other chemicals.
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