Question
Chemistry Question on sulphur
The oxidation number and covalency of sulphur in sulphur molecule (S8)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 S8 = zero Covalency of S in S8 = 2
The oxidation number and covalency of sulphur in sulphur molecule (S8)are
0 and 2
6 and 8
0 and 8
6 and 2
0 and 2
O.N. of S in S8 = zero Covalency of S in S8 = 2