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JEE Main 2021p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18) Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (24 Feb Shift 2)

Question

Among the following allotropic forms of sulphur, the number of allotropic forms, which will show paramagnetism is _______.
(A) α-sulphur
(B) β-sulphur
(C) S2-form

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α-sulphur and β-sulphur are diamagnetic. S2-form is paramagnetic.

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