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Oxidation state of S in H(2)S(2)O(8) is...

Oxidation state of S in `H_(2)S_(2)O_(8)` is

A

`+2`

B

`+4`

C

`+6`

D

`+7`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`H_(2)S_(2)O_(8)`: It is peroxodisulphuric acid. So oxidation state of `S= +6`
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