GKFix MCQ Question

Why is dioxygen (O₂) a gas while sulfur (S₈) is a solid under standard conditions?

• A. Oxygen is smaller than sulfur.
• B. Sulfur has a higher melting point.
• C. Oxygen forms weak van der Waals forces between small O₂ molecules, while sulfur forms stronger covalent bonds within large S₈ molecules.
• D. Sulfur is more electronegative than oxygen.