By considering the reactions 8E(g) 4E 2 (g) and 8E(g) E 8 (g) for E

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By considering the reactions 8E(g) → 4E2(g) and 8E(g) → E8(g) for E = O and E =  S, show that the formation of diatomic molecules is favoured for oxygen, whereas ring formation is favoured for sulfur. [Data: see Table 16.2.]


Table 16.2.

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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