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

A

(A) and (R) both are correct statements and (R) is correct explanation for (A).

B

(A) and (R) both are correct statements but (R) is not correct explanation for (A).

C

(A) is correct statement but (R) is wrong statement.

D

(A) and (R) both are incorrect statements.

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