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In the chemical reaction Cl (2) + H(2) S...

In the chemical reaction `Cl _(2) + H_(2) S to 2 HCl + S,` the oxidation number of suplphur changes from

A

0 to 2

B

2 to 0

C

`-2` to 0

D

`-2` to `-1`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Oxidation state of sulphur in `H _(2) S` is -2, while it is zero is .S. i.e. in this reactio oxidation of sulphur and reduction of chlorine is takes place
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