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Explain the property of allotropy in Group 16 elements.

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  • All the elements of group 16 exhibit allotropy. 
  • These elements exist in different allotropic modifications. 
  • Oxygen exists as O2 and ozone O3
  • Sulphur exists as α-sulphur, β-sulphur, γ-sulphur, homocyclic sulphur, plastic sulphur, etc. Rhombic sulphur (α sulphur) and mono-clinic sulphur (β sulphur) are the important allotropes. Both are non-metallic in nature. 
  • Selenium exists in two allotropic forms red (nonmetallic) and grey (metallic). 
  • Tellurium exists in two allotropic forms crystalline form and the amorphous form.
  • Po has two forms namely α-form and β-form both being metallic.  


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