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  Describe the steps involved in the contact process for the manufacture of sulphuric acid. (b) Predict the probable structure of  on the basis of VSEPR theory (c)  is not easily hydrolysed though thermo-dynamically it should be : Why? (d) Draw the structure of (i)  (ii)

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  (i) O-O bond is weaker than the single S - S bond because of high interelectronic repulsion of the non - bonding electrons of oxygen as a result catenation property weaker in oxygen. (ii) Refer ans. 2 (ii) (Long Answer Type) (iii) Refer ans. 9 (Short Answer Type) (iv) Refer ans. 21 (Short Answer Type)