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Sulfur has the electron configuration [Ne]3s23p4[\text{Ne}]3s^23p^4[Ne]3s23p4.

Which statement(s) about sulfur is/are correct when it reacts in redox reactions?

  1. It can gain two electrons to form 2−2-2− ions.
  2. It can lose its 3s2 electrons to form 2+2+2+ ions.
  3. It can lose its 3p4 3p^4\,3p4 electrons to form 4+4+4+ ions.

1, 2 and 3

Only 1 and 2

Only 2 and 3

Only 1

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