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Assertion : Both rhombic and monoclinic Sulphur have $\mathrm{S}_8$ molecules.
Reason : They have planar structure.
The correct option among the following is
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)TS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (20 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A (A) is true, (R) is true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
  • B (A) is true, (R) is true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
  • C (A) is true but (R) is false
  • D (A) is false but (R) is true
Solution:
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The correct answer is: (A) is true but (R) is false
Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur have $\mathrm{S}_8$ molecule in puckered ring form. This looks like a crown. However, they are packed in different crystal structure.

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