Hello student,

The oxidation state will be determined of S in S8.

Therefore, the oxidation state of S in S8 is zero. Sulphur exists in elemental form so it has 0 oxidation state. Also, S8 has a crown shape with each S having bonds with two other S.

If we break any bond, elements on both the sides are same i.e. sulphur will have same electronegativity. So electrons can not be assigned to any of the sulphur. Hence, oxidation number of S is zero.

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Hello aspirant,

The oxidation state of S8 will be zero.

Hope, this answer helps you.