Question

why sulphur vapour is paramagnetic​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In vapour state, sulphur partly exists as S

2

molecule and has two unpaired electrons like O

2

in the antibonding π-orbital. Hence, exhibits paramagnetism.

Answer 2

Answer:

In vapour state sulphur partly exists as S2 molecule and S2 molecule has two unpaired electrons in the antibonding π* orbitals. Hence, in vapour state sulphur exhibits paramagnetism.

Explanation:

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