Question

Assertion : Sulphur compounds like $SF_6$ and $H_2SO_4$, have $12$ valence electrons around $S$ atom.
Reason : All sulphur compounds do not follow octet rule.

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
• C. If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
• D. If the Assertion is incorrect and Reason is correct.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Sulphur forms many compounds in which the octet rule is obeyed. For example, $SCl _2$ has an octet of electrons around it.