Question
Which of the following statements regarding sulphur is incorrect?
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S2 molecule is paramagnetic.
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The vapour at 200ºC consists mostly of S8 rings.
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At 600ºC the gas mainly consists of S2 molecules.
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The oxidation state of sulphur is never less than +4 in its compounds.
Solution
D.
The oxidation state of sulphur is never less than +4 in its compounds.
Sulphur exhibit + 2, + 4, + 6 oxidation states but + 4 and + 6 are more common
