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How many covalent bonds does sulphur have ? |
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Answer» ong>Answer: 2 Explanation: This is the ground state of sulphur. To form COVALENT bond, electrons must be shared. As it has 2 valence electrons, it can form 2 covalent BONDS, just like oxygen. EG thiols (Me-SH) But, there is a twist. Sulphur has d ORBITALS which oxygen does not have. So it TAKES advantage of it and forms this. |
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