Why oxygen exists as diatomic while S, Se exits as S8 and Se8?
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1.It is all due the small size,
2.high electronegativity
3.the non-availability of d-orbitals of oxygen.
4.Therefore, it 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.
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