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The oxidation number of sulphur in Na2S4...

The oxidation number of sulphur in `Na_2S_4O_6` is .

A

`2/3`

B

`3/2`

C

`3/5`

D

`5/2`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Let O.S. of S in `Na_2S_4O_6`=x
`therefore2xx(+1)+4xx x +6(-2)=0`
2+ 4x - 12 =0
`x=5/2`
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