Multiple choice

The elements having high bonding affinity with sulphur are categorised as

  1. lithophiles

  2. atmophiles

  3. chalcophiles

  4. siderophiles

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Chalcophile elements have a high bonding affinity. Chalcophile elements are those metals and heavier non - metals that have a low affinity for oxygen and prefer to bond with sulpur as highly insoluble sulphides.