SO(2) under atomspheric condition change...

`SO_(2)` under atomspheric condition changes to `SO_(x)^(2-)`. If oxidation number of `S` in `SO_(x)^(2-)` is `+6`, what is the value of `x` in `SO_(x)^(2-)`?

A

`2`

B

`1`

C

`3`

D

`4`

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The correct Answer is:

A

`SO_(x)^(2-)rarr6-2x=-2`
`:. 2x=8`
`x=4`

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