Question

The number of bonds between sulphur and oxygen atoms in $S_2O^{2-}_8$ and the number of bonds between sulphur and sulphur atoms in rhombic sulphur, respectively, are:

• A. 8 and 6
• B. 4 and 6
• C. 8 and 8
• D. 4 and 8

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

8 and 8

Answer 2

$S_2O^{2-}_8:$
8 bonds are present between sulphur and oxygen. (It is best answer in given options)
8 bonds are present between sulphur and sulphur atoms.