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

Question

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

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In elemental state, the ON of an element is zero. Therefore, ON of S in S8 is zero. Further in the S8 molecule, each sulphur atom is connected to two other sulphur atoms, therefore its co valency is 2.

Q. The oxidation number and covalency of sulphur in sulphur molecule $(S_{8})$ are

0 and 2

+ 6 and 8

0 and 8

+ 6 and 2

In elemental state, the ON of an element is zero. Therefore, ON of S in $S_{8}$ is zero. Further in the $S_{8}$ molecule, each sulphur atom is connected to two other sulphur atoms, therefore its co valency is 2.

Q. The oxidation number and covalency of sulphur in sulphur molecule (S8​) are