Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
How many types of halides are formed by sulphur? Write their general formulae and the oxidation states of sulphur in them.
Very Short Answer
Advertisements
Solution
Sulphur forms four types of halides.
| Types | General formula | Oxidation state of sulphur |
| Monohalides | S2X2 | +1 |
| Dihalides | SX2 | +2 |
| Tetrahalides | SX4 | +4 |
| Hexahalides | SX6 | +6 |
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
