Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Select the correct option based on statements below:

Assertion (A):	Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as S₈ but oxygen exists as O₂.
Reason (R):	Oxygen forms pπ - pπ multiple bonds due to its small size and small bond length but pπ - pπ bonding is not possible in sulphur.

1.	Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2.	Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3.	(A) is True but (R) is False.
4.	Both (A) and (R) are False.