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Which sulfur has needle shaped crystals?

  1. Prismatic

  2. Sepetic

  3. Anatic

  4. Sotic
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Explanation

Prismatic sulfur (also known as monoclinic sulfur) forms needle-shaped crystals when it crystallizes. This is one of the crystalline allotropes of sulfur.

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Prismatic (monoclinic) sulfur forms long, needle-like crystals and is stable at higher temperatures, in contrast to rhombic (octahedral) sulfur, which is the more common form at room temperature with a different crystal shape. This needle-like structure is a defining feature used to distinguish the two allotropes of sulfur.

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