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The oxidation number of sulphur in `Na_(2)S_(4)O_(6)` is

A

`-2.5`

B

`+2.5`

C

`-10`

D

`+10`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`Na_2S_4O_6 implies 2(Na)+ 4(S) + 6(O)`
`2(+1) + 4(x) + 6(-2) = 0 implies x = 2.5 or 5/2`.
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  1. The oxidation number of sulphur in Na(2)S(4)O(6) is

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