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The element sulfur is most likely to form covalent bonds with element

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The answer is oxygen.
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Step-by-step explanation:

Element Sulfur has s symbol S in periodic table and has atomic number 16.

It is found in octatomic molecular structure and is a bright yellow crystalline solid at room temperature.

As Sulfur has 8 electrons in outer most shell, it forms only few covalent bond.

It combines with Hydrogen and Oxygen to form molecules of sulfides and Oxides.

Example : Hydrogen Sulfide ( H₂S)

Sulfur Trioxide ( SO₃)

Sulfuric Acid ( H₂SO₄)

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