(i) Sulphur in vapour state exhibits paramagnetism. (ii) H2O is less acidic than H2Te.

Question

Assign reason for the following :
(i) Sulphur in vapour state exhibits paramagnetism.
(ii) H₂O is less acidic than H₂Te.
(iii) In spite of having same electronegativity, oxygen forms hydrogen bond while chlorine does not.

Answer 1

[Hint :  (iii) Due to bigger size of Cl.]