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Calculate the oxidation number of Sulphur in `H_(2)SO_(5)`. Suggest structure of this compounds. Count for the fallacy.

A

`+8`

B

`+6`

C

`+4`

D

`+2`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`H_(2)SO_(5)` is
`HO^(-2)-underset(O^(-2))underset(||)overset(O^(-2))overset(||)S-O^(-1)-O^(-1)-H` (i.e., one peroxide bond)
Oxidation state of `S= +6`
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