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Oxidation number of S in H2SO5 is...

Oxidation number of S in `H_2SO_5` is

A

`+8`

B

`+6`

C

`+4`

D

`+2`

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The correct Answer is:
B

`H_2SO_5` is `HO-underset(O)underset(||)overset(O)overset(||)(S)-O-O-H`(one peroxide bond is present).
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Knowledge Check

  • Oxidation number of S in H_2 SO_5 is

    A
    `+8`
    B
    `+6`
    C
    `+4`
    D
    `+2`
  • Oxidation number of 'C' in 'CH_3 O H, CH_2 O, HCOOH' and 'C_2 H_2' is respectively:

    A
    :(-2),0,+2,-1'
    B
    +2,0,+2,(-2)'
    C
    '(-2),0,+2,0'
    D
    '(-2),-4,+2,(-2)'.
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