Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : $\alpha$ and $\beta$ forms of sulphur can change reversibly between themselves with slow heating or slow cooling.

Statement II : At room temperature the stable crystalline form of sulphur is monoclinic sulphur.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A Statement I is true but Statement II is false. Correct answer
  2. B Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
  3. C Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
  4. D Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

Solution

$$\alpha - sulphur\mathrel{\mathop{\kern0pt\rightleftharpoons} \limits_{{ &lt; 369K}}^{{ &gt; 369K}}} \beta - sulphur$$<br><br> at room temperature $\alpha$-sulphur (Rhombic) is most stable form.

About this question

Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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