Question

    Which of the following non-metallic element shows

    allotropy in the liquid state?
    A Sulphur Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Oxygen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Nitrogen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Carbon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The element sulphur exists as many allotropes. In terms of large number of allotropes, sulphur is second only to carbon.Sulphur is a non-metal which shows allotropy in liquid state. Disulphur and trisulphur are some of the allotropes of sulphur.

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