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Standard XII
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34. Can Sulph...
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34. Can Sulphur exhibit isomorphism due to catenation
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Assertion :Among all elements of the Group-16, sulphur has the largest tendency to catenation. Reason: Sulphur-Sulphur bond energy is very high.
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Assertion :Catenation is the ability of an atom to form bonds with other atoms of the same element. It is exhibited by both carbon and silicon. Reason: Carbon exhibits catenation much more than silicon or any other element due to its smaller size which makes the
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Maximum catenation among non-metals is in sulphur.
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