Question

For the oxidation state(s) of sulphur atom in $S_{2}O$, consider the following
A. $-2$ and $+4$
B. $0$ and $+2$
C. $+4$ and $0$
The correct answer is

• A. $A$ and $B$
• B. $A$ and $C$
• C. $B$ and $C$
• D. $C$ only

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$S_{2}O$ show resonance

Oxidation states of sulphur are $(O$ and $+2)$ from str. $I$ and $(-2$ and $+4)$ from str. II