p-Block Elements — JEE Main 2024 · 9 Apr, Morning shift · Q1522

Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as S₈ while oxygen exists as O₂. Reason (R): Oxygen forms p π-p π multiple bonds with itself and other elements having small size and high electronegativity like C, 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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(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

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(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

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(B) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

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(C) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

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