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The oxidation state of S in Caro's acid ...

The oxidation state of S in Caro's acid (permono sulphuric acid) `H_(2)SO_(5)` is

A

`+8`

B

`+6`

C

`+5`

D

`+4`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`H_(2)SO_(5)` has one peroxide bond as

So , it may be written as
`H_(2)S(O_(2))O_(3)`
`+2+x-2+3(-2)=0" " thereforex=+6`
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