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Q.

The oxidation number of sulphur in S8 , S2 F2 and H2S respectively are :

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a

- 2, + 1 and - 2

b

+2, + 1 and - 2

c

0, + 1 and - 2

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Sulphur exists in elemental form so it has zero oxidation state. As a result oxidation number of Sulphur.

Oxidation number of Sulphur in S2F2 is +1 as oxidation number of F is 1.
Oxidation number of Sulphur in H2S is 2 as oxidation number of hydrogens is +1

Hence correct option is A

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