Question

Find the oxidation number of S in $S_{2}C{l}_2$.

Answer 1

Let X be the oxidation number of S in $S_{2}C{l}_2$.
The Cl atoms have oxidation number of -1.
$2X+2(-1)=0$
$2X-2=0$
$2X=2$
$X=+1$
The oxidation number of S in $S_{2}C{l}_2$ is $+1$.