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Calculate the oxidatioin number of S in `SO_(4)^(2-)` ion.

A

`+8`

B

`+6`

C

`+4`

D

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The correct Answer is:
B
In `SO_(4)^(2-)` let O.N. of S = x
`x + 4(-2)=-2 :. x= +6`
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