Maximum covalency of Sulphur is :

2

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4

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6

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8

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Solution

The correct option is C $6$
For P block elements, maximum covalency = maximum number of electrons in the valence shell = group number. Sulphur is in group XVI. So, it will have a maximum covalency of 6.

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