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Oxidation state of S in `SO_(4)^(2-)`

A

`+6`

B

`+3`

C

`+2`

D

`-2`

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A
Let oxidation state of S is x.
x+4(-2)=-2 x=+6
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    A
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    B
    `+3`
    C
    `+2`
    D
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    D
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    B
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    C
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    D
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