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The oxidation number and covalency of sulphur in the sulphur molecule `(S_(8))` are respectively:

A

0 and 2

B

`+6 and 8`

C

0 and 8

D

`+6 and 2`

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The correct Answer is:
A
O.N. of S in `S_(8)` = zero
Covalency of S in `S_(8)=2`
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