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Assertion (A): Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as \({\mathrm{S}}_{8}\) while oxygen exists as \({\mathrm{O}}_{…

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Assertion (A): Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as \({\mathrm{S}}_{8}\) while oxygen exists as \({\mathrm{O}}_{2}\).
Reason (R): Oxygen forms \(p\pi -p\pi\) multiple bonds with itself and other elements having small size and high electronegativity like \(\mathrm{C},\mathrm{N}\), which is not possible for sulphur.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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a

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

b

Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

c

Assertion is correct but reason is not correct

d

Assertion is not correct but reason is correct

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