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Assertion (A) Both rhombic and monoclini...

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

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false and R is True.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Sulphur (S) exists as `S_(8)` but oxygen forms `ppi-ppi` multiple bonds which is not presentin S.
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