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Which of the following statements regarding sulphur is incorrect?

  1. A
    The vapour at consists mostly of rings.
  2. B
    At the gas mainly consists of molecules.
  3. C
    The oxidation state of sulphur is never less than in its compounds.
  4. D
    molecule is paramagnetic.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Sulphur exhibits oxidation states ranging from to . For example, in , the oxidation state of sulphur is . Thus, Statement 3 is incorrect.

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Which of the following statements regarding sulphur is incorrect?
A
The vapour at consists mostly of rings.
B
At the gas mainly consists of molecules.
C
The oxidation state of sulphur is never less than in its compounds.
D
molecule is paramagnetic.

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