Question

The $S-S-S$ bond angle in $S_8$ molecule is $105^{\circ}$. $S_8$ has a V-shape.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

If assertion is true but reason is false

Answer 2

As atoms in $S_8$ molecule undergo $sp^3$ hybridisation and contain two lone pairs of electrons on each and exists as staggered $8$ atoms-rings.