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JAMB Chemistry 1987 Question 33

Question 33

Sulphur and its Compounds

In which of the following pairs of elements is allotropy exhibited by each element?

  1. A.Phosphorus and hydrogen
  2. B.Oxygen and chlorine
  3. C.Sulphur and nitrogen
  4. D.Oxygen and sulphur
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Answer: D (Oxygen and sulphur)

Explanation

Oxygen exists as O2 and ozone O3; sulphur exists as rhombic and monoclinic forms. Hydrogen, chlorine and nitrogen have no allotropes.