In the chemical reaction $C l_{2} + H_{2} S ⟶ 2 H C l + S$ , the oxidation number of sulphur changes from to .

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Solution

The correct option is D \N
The oxidation state of sulphur in $H_{2} S i s - 2$ , while it is zero in 'S' i.e. in this reaction oxidation of sulphur and reduction of chlorine takes place.

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