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The oxidation number of sulphur in S8,S2F2,H2S respectively, are
ChemistryRedox ReactionsNEET
Options:
  • A 0, +1 and – 2
  • B +2, +1 and – 2
  • C 0, +1 and + 2
  • D – 2, +1 and – 2
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The correct answer is: 0, +1 and – 2
Formula (i) oxidation state of element in its free state is zero.
(ii) sum of oxidation states of all atoms in compound is zero.
O.N. of S in S8=0;
O.N. of S in S2F2=+1;
O.N. of S in H2S=-2

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