The 8085 microprocessor has a 8-bit instruction set containing 246 instructions. The instructions are classified into different types such as data transfer, arithmetic, logical, branching, and control instructions. Data transfer instructions move data between registers and memory. Arithmetic instructions perform operations like addition, subtraction, increment, and decrement. Logical instructions perform AND, OR, XOR, compare, and rotate operations. Branching instructions alter the program flow. Control instructions control the operation of the microprocessor.