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Assertion : Dinegative anion of oxygen `(O^(2-))` is quite common but dinegative anion of sulphur `(S^(2-))` is less common.
Reason : Covalency of oxygen is two.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Most of the oxide have (-2) oxidation number. Sulphur generally exists in +6 oxidation state.
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