JEE PYQ: P Block Elements Question 39
Question 39 - 2020 (08 Jan Shift 1)
The number of bonds between sulphur and oxygen atoms in $\text{S}_2\text{O}_8^{2-}$ and the number of bonds between sulphur and sulphur atoms in rhombic sulphur, respectively, are:
(1) 4 and 6
(2) 8 and 8
(3) 8 and 6
(4) 4 and 8
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Answer: (2)
Solution
$\text{S}_2\text{O}_8^{2-}$ has 8 S-O bonds. $\text{S}_8$ (rhombic sulphur) has 8 S-S bonds.