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 :

1. A Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
2. B (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
3. C (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
4. D Both $(\mathbf{A})$ and $(\mathbf{R})$ are correct and $(\mathbf{R})$ is the correct explanation of $(\mathbf{A})$ Correct answer