Question:
Among the following allotropic forms of sulphur, the number of allotropic forms, which will show paramagnetism is
(A) $\alpha$-sulphur (B) $\beta$-sulphur (C) $S_{2}$-form
Solution:
$\alpha$-sulphur and $\beta$-sulphur are diamagnetic. $\mathrm{S}_{2}$-form is paramagnetic.