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Assertion : Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as `S_(8)` but oxygen exists as `O_(2)`.
Reason : Oxygen forms `p pi- p pi` multiple bond due to small size and small length but ` p pi - p pi` bonding is not possible in sulphur.

A

Both assertion and reason are correct statements, and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

Both assertion and reason are correct statements, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

Assertion is correct, but reason is wrong statement.

D

Both assertion and reason are wrong statement.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
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