Assertion (A): Sulphide ion is $S^{- 2}$ .
Reason (R): Sulphur gains two electrons.

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To attain octet configuration, sulphur should gain 2 electrons.

Ex: $H_{2} S$

Here, sulphur has more electronegative than hydrogen. Hence, sulpur forms $S^{- 2}$ ion by gaining two electrons from two hydrogen atoms.

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