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Sulphur in vapour state exhibits paramagnetism. Explain.

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In vapour state, sulphur partly exists as $S_{2}$ molecule and has two unpaired electrons like $O_{2}$ in the antibonding $π$ -orbital. Hence, exhibits paramagnetism.

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