Question

Which of the following statements regarding sulphur is incorrect ?

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Answer 1

$S_2$​ molecule is paramagnetic like $O_2$​ and both have two unpaired electrons. At elevated temperature (∼1000K) $S_2$​ is the dominant species.

The vapour at ${200}^{o}C$ consists mostly of $S_8$​ rings.

at ${600}^{\circ }C$,
$S_8$​ (g) → $3S_2$ ​(g)

$S$ can exhibit a minimum oxidation state of $-2$
(Ex. $H_{2}S)$
Here the oxidation state of sulphur is -2
Option (c) is the right answer