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Is the valency of sulphur -8???

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Is the valency of sulphur -8???

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  1. No but sulfur has variable oxidation states: -2, +4, +6 depending on whether it gained or lost electrons in a particular compound. Its -2 state has a valency of 2 as H2S


  2. i think it's 6

  3. It can have a valency of 2, 4 or 6. It is generally regarded as 6 as sulfur can form up to 6 bonds.

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