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Sulphur melts to a mobile liquid at `119^(@)C` but becomes Viscous above `160^(@)C`. It is due to

A

Molten sulphur exists as `S_8` at `119^@C`

B

Puckered rings are cleaved above `160^@C`

C

Open chains tangle together forming viscous sulphur

D

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Cleaving of ring causes entangling & increases viscosity
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