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Chemistry Question on sulphur

The oxidation number and covalency of sulphur in sulphur molecule (S8)(S_8) are

A

0 and 2

B

6 and 8

C

0 and 8

D

6 and 2

Answer

0 and 2

Explanation

Solution

O.N. of S in S8S_8 = zero Covalency of S in S8S_8 = 2