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The oxidation number of S in S(8),S(2)F(...

The oxidation number of `S` in `S_(8),S_(2)F_(2)`, and `H_(2)S`, respectively, are

A

`0,+1` and `-2`

B

`+2, +1` and `-2`

C

`0,+1` and `+2`

D

`-2, +1` and `-2`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`S_(8)`: Oxidation numbers of `S=0`
`S_(2)F_(2): 2x-2=0impliesx=1,` Oxidation number of `S=1`
`H_(2)S:2+x=0impliesx=2` , Oxidation number of `S= -2`
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