Which of following statements about sulphur is wrong

molecule is paramagnetic

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The vapour at

consists mostly of

rings

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the gas consists of

molecules

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The oxidation state of sulphur is never less that the is its compounds

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The correct option is D The oxidation state of sulphur is never less that the is its compounds
Sulphur exists in + 2, + 4, + 6, oxidation state where + 4, and + 6 are common. But S can also show negative oxidation states like -2 in it's compounds with more metallic elements.

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