Which of the following statements regarding sulphur is incorrect ?

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S₂ molecule is paramagnetic

The vapour at 200° C consists mostly

At 600° C the gas mainly consists of S₂ molecules

The oxidation state of sulphur is never less than + 4 in its compounds.

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Sulphur exhibit + 2, + 4, + 6 oxidation states but + 4 and + 6 are more common.