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Oxygen is a gas but sulphur a solid. Explain.

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Oxygen being smallest in size is capable of forming `ppi-ppi` bond and exists as `O=O`. (`O_(2)` molecule) white sulphur being larged in size is not able to form `ppi-ppi` bond.
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  7. Sulphur has greater tendency for catenation than oxygen why?

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  18. Explain the reactivity of group - 16 elements with oxygen.

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