Which of the following statements regarding sulphur is incorrect?

  • A
    $S_2$ molecule is paramagnetic.
  • B
    The vapour at $200\, ^oC$ consists mostly of $S_8$ rings.
  • C
    At $600\, ^oC$ the gas mainly consists of $S_2$ molecules.
  • D
    The oxidation state of sulphur is never less than $+4$ in its compounds.

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Oxygen is more electronegative than sulphur,yet $H_2S$ is acidic in nature while $H_2O$ is neutral. This is because:

Peroxo acids of sulphur are:

Which one is known as oil of vitriol?

Assertion : Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as $S_8$ but oxygen exists as $O_2$.
Reason : Oxygen forms $p\pi-p\pi$ multiple bond due to small size and small bond length but $p\pi-p\pi$ bonding is not possible in sulphur.

In the following, the oxoacid with a peroxy bond is

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