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

A

`+6`

B

`+3`

C

`+2`

D

`-2`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Let oxidation state of S is x.
x+4(-2)=-2 x=+6
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Knowledge Check

  • Oxidation number of S in SO_(4)^(2-)

    A
    `+6`
    B
    `+3`
    C
    `+2`
    D
    `-2`

  • The oxidation states of S in S_2O_8^(2-) is

    A
    `+2`
    B
    `+4`
    C
    `+6`
    D
    `+7`

  • The oxidation state of 'S' in H_(2)SO_(4) is:

    A
    `+2`
    B
    `+4`
    C
    `+6`
    D
    `+7`