To determine the oxidation state of sulfur in SOCl2, we can use the oxidation state rules and the fact that the sum of oxidation states of all atoms in a neutral molecule is equal to zero.1. The oxidation state of oxygen is typically -2.2. The oxidation state of chlorine is typically -1.Let x be the oxidation state of sulfur. Then, the equation for the sum of oxidation states is:x + -2 + 2* -1 = 0Solving for x:x - 2 - 2 = 0x = 4So, the oxidation state of sulfur in SOCl2 is +4.