Question

The oxidation number of sulphur in $S_8,S_2{F}_2,H_{2}S$ respectively are.

• A. 0,1,-2
• B. 2,+4,-2
• C. 0,+1,2
• D. -2,+1,-2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 0,1,-2

$O{x}^n$ state of element in free state = 0
$S_2{F}_2$ $H_{2}S$
2x - 2 = 0 +2 + x = 0
x = +1 x = -2