Answer:
In the molecule of oxygen, the two
oxygen atoms are linked to each other by double bond \[(O=O)\] i.e., one sigma
bond formed by axial overlap and one pi-bond formed as a result of sidewise
overlap. Therefore, oxygen exists as a diatomic molecule. Multiple bonding is
not possible in sulphur due to its large atomic size. The sidewise overlap is
not effective. Each sulphur atom is linked to two sulphur atoms on either sides
resulting in \[{{S}_{8}}\] molecule with puckered ring structure.
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