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(1) Which is the correct statement about S2 (g) molecule which forms above 1000°C? Molecular orbital theory of S2 is found to be similar to that of O2 molecule.

(A) it is paramagnetic molecule having 2 unpaired electron.
(b) its bond order is two but both should be ∩ bonds.
(C) The HOMO level in S2 (g) should be ∩* 3p.
(D) Bond order is exactly same with O2, so bond strength should also be exactly same.

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govind ·

according to me the answer shud be A

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Avinav Prakash ·

govind plz exp why its not D as well

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govind ·

D is false because it is not necessary that molecules with same bond order have same bond strength .....moreover the tendency to form π bonds decreases down the group...... so double bond in case of sulphur will not be as strong as it is in oxygen as 3p orbits are lager in size.

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