Oxygen and sulphur resemble in all except
Correct answer: C. Polymeric
- A. Electronic configuration of valence shell electrons
- B. Show allotropy
- C. Polymeric
- D. Show the same oxidation state
Explanation
Oxygen and sulfur indeed resemble each other in many ways, including having the same electronic configuration in their valence shell electrons (option a), showing allotropy (option b), and being capable of displaying the same oxidation state (option d).However, the significant difference is in the polymeric nature. Sulfur exhibits a polymeric structure in some of its allotropes, such as cyclo-S₈. Oxygen, on the other hand, does not generally form stable polymeric structures under normal conditions.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About s-Block and p-Block Elements
The s and p blocks are studied through their valence-shell configurations, periodic trends and characteristic chemical properties. Work covers the reactions of Group I and Group II elements, the behaviour of Group IV elements, and how atomic size, ionization energy, electronegativity and metallic character change across periods and down groups.
Practise s-Block and p-Block Elements
1,359 free s-Block and p-Block Elements MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Chemistry questions like this
Chemistry is on 14 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.