Question

At ordinary temperatures, sulfur exists as S8 but oxygen exists as O2 Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

O2 does not have vacant d-orbital

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Therefore due to more number of atoms associated per molecule, sulphur exists as a solid whereas oxygen exists as a gas. ... Sulphur has a vacant D orbital so it can form Bond with other element are itself as compared to oxygen. Also O2 molecule exist where as sulphur is exist as S8 solid