Chemistry, asked by panthunath, 1 year ago

oxygen shows only -2 oxidation state but sulphur shows -2,+2,+4,2,+6 oxidation state why ?

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Answered by Palakkk

Suplhur has d orbitals in which it can expand its configuration by accepting or losing electrons nd its so ze is larger than oxygen also its less electronegative so it shows variable oxidation states in comparison to oxygen

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