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The number of lone pairs and S-S bonds, in S8 molecule, respectively

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a

16 and 4

b

16 and 8

c

8 and 8

d

4 and 4

answer is C.

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Sulphur in S8 form,

 

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Electronic configuration of Sulphur =[Ne]3s23p43d0

Each sulphur has 6 valence electrons and in S8 molecule, each sulphur makes 2 bonds per atom. So number of lone pairs on each sulphur atom =2

Total number of lone pairs =2×8=16

Total number of S-S bonds =8

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