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Q. Assertion: The $S-S-S$ bond angle in $S_8$ molecule is $105^{\circ}$.
Reason: $S_8$ has a V-shape.

AIIMSAIIMS 2009The p-Block Elements - Part2

Solution:

As atoms in $S_8$ molecule undergo $sp^3$ hybridisation and contain two lone pairs of electrons on each and exists as staggered $8$ atoms-rings.