Allotropes are different forms of the same element that exist in the same physical state but have different structures and properties. Sulfur is known to have several allotropes, with the most common being: 1. **Rhombic Sulfur (α-sulfur)**: This is the most stable form of sulfur at room temperature and is composed of a crystalline structure with an orthorhombic symmetry. It appears as yellow crystals and is often the form encountered in everyday life.
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