What are the oxidation numbers in the compound SCl2

Question

What are the oxidation numbers in the compound SCl2

Answer 1

The Sulfur (S) oxidation number is +2 and the Chlorines (Cl) oxidation number is -1

 

Together the compounds' oxidation number is 0.

 

The oxidation numbers can be found using the periodic table, mostly except for group 4A or 14.