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NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): Dioxygen is a gas at room temperature.

Reason (R): Dioxygen molecules are diatomic while sulfur forms polyatomic molecules such as S8.

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 but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Dioxygen is a gas because its diatomic molecules have weak van der Waals forces, whereas sulfur forms S8 rings resulting in stronger intermolecular forces, making it a solid.

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