Question

Which of the following non-metal possesses the atomicity half that of sulphur?

• A. Nitrogen
• B. Oxygen
• C. Phosphorus
• D. Arsenic

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Phosphorus

Answer 2

Phosphorus exists as while sulphur exists as $S_{8}$ . Hence, atomicity of phosphorus (i.e., 4) is half that of sulphur (i.e., 8).