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The oxidation number of S in Na(2)S(4)O(...

The oxidation number of `S` in `Na_(2)S_(4)O_(6)` is

A

1.5

B

2.5

C

3

D

2

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The correct Answer is:
B
`overset(+1)(Na_(2))overset(x)(S_(4))overset(-2)(O_(6))" ":. 2+4x-12=0or4x=10`
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