P Block Elements

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Both rhombic and monoclinic sulphur exist as \(\mathrm{S}_8\) while oxygen exists as \(\mathrm{O}_2\).

Reason (R) : Oxygen forms \(p \pi-p \pi\) multiple bonds with itself and other elements having small size and high electronegativity like \(\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{N}\), which is not possible for sulphur.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :