7.52 Why is dioxygen a gas but sulphur a solid?
7.52 Why is dioxygen a gas but sulphur a solid?
7.52
Oxygen is smaller in size as compared to sulphur. Due to its smaller size, it can effectively form p – p bonds and form O2 [O = O] molecule. Also, the intermolecular forces in oxygen are weak van there Wall's, which cause it to exist as a gas.
On the other hand, sulphur does not form M2 molecule
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