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The oxidation number of `S` in `H_(2)S_(2)O_(8)` isA. `+8`B. `-8`C. `+6`D. `+4` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - C In `H_(2)S_(2)O_(8)`, two O atoms form peroxide linkage i.e. `H-O-overset(O)overset(uarr)underset(O)underset(darr)"S"-O-O-overset(O)overset(uarr)underset(O)underset(darr)"S"-O-H` `2xx1+2a+6(-2-)+2(-1)=0` `therefore" "a=+6` Thus the oxidation number of S in `H_(2)S_(2)O_(8)` is `+6` |
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