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Assertion: The S-S-S bond angle in S8 molecule is 105°. Reason: S8 has a V-shape.
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Assertion:
The $S-S-S$ bond angle in $S_8$ molecule is $105^{\circ}$.
Reason:
$S_8$ has a V-shape.
AIIMS
AIIMS 2009
The p-Block Elements - Part2
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
15%
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
13%
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
60%
D
If both assertion and reason are false
11%
Solution:
As atoms in $S_8$ molecule undergo $sp^3$ hybridisation and contain two lone pairs of electrons on each and exists as staggered $8$ atoms-rings.