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Oxygen molecule has the formula `O_(2)` while sulphur has `S_(8)` - explain.

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`to` Due to small atomic size and high electronegativity oxygen forms `P pi-P pi` multiple bond and exists as `O_(2)` molecule.
`to` Due to large atomic size and less electronegativity sulphur forms strong S - S single bonds and exists `S_(8)` molecule.
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