Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Nitrogen and sulfur

Nitrogen and sulfur — practice question

Fig. 2.1 illustrates the covalent bonds and lone pairs of electrons in a molecule of $\text{SCl}_2$.
(a(i))[1]

Use VSEPR theory to predict the shape of a $\text{SCl}_2$ molecule.

(a(ii))[1]

Predict the bond angle for a molecule of $\text{SCl}_2$.

(b(i))[2]

$\text{SCl}_2$ is a red liquid that reacts with water according to the equation $2\text{SCl}_2(l) + 3\text{H}_2\text{O}(l) \rightarrow \text{H}_2\text{SO}_3(aq) + \text{S}(s) + 4\text{HCl}(aq)$. Describe two observations, other than temperature change, that are seen when excess water is added to $\text{SCl}_2$.

(b(ii))[2]

When $\text{SCl}_2$ reacts with water, it is decomposed and a disproportionation reaction takes place. State the oxidation numbers of sulfur in $\text{SCl}_2$ and $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_3$.

(b(iii))[1]

State the general term used for the reaction type when a substance is broken down by water.

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