Does S8 have a high oxidation number?

Answer 1

Oxidation number is a concept that refers to atoms not molecules. The oxidation number of S in S8 is zero. The oxidation number of an atom in the pure element is always 0.

S8 is a form of sulfur, the most commonly encountered , there are many other forms (allotropes). The oxidation number of S in any of its allotrpes is zero.

Answer 2

Yes, sulfur exhibits a high oxidation number in the compound S8, where each atom of sulfur has an oxidation number of zero. In this elemental form, sulfur exists as a stable ring structure with no charge imbalance.