Question

Oxidation state of sulphur in S_8, H₂S and S₂F₂ is

(a) 0, -2, -1

(b) 0, +2, -1

(c) 1, -2, +1.

(d) 0, -2, +1

Answer 1

Correct option  (d) 0, -2, +1

Explanation:

Oxidation state of S in S₈ = 0

Oxidation state of S in H₂S ⇒ +2 + x = 0

⇒ x = -2

Oxidation state of S₂F₂ in ⇒ 2x + 2(-1)=0

⇒ x = +1