The oxidation number and covalency of sulphur in the sulphur molecule ( $S_{8}$ ) are, respectively :

0 and 2

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+6 and 8

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0 and 8

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+6 and 2

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Solution

The correct option is A 0 and 2
From the figure, it can be seen that oxidation numberof S is zero (elemental form) and its co-valency is 2 as each atom is linked to two other atoms.

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