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The oxidation number and the electronic configuration of sulphur in `H_(2)SO_(4)` is

A

`+4, 1s^(2) 2s^(2) 2p^(6) 3s^2`

B

`+2, 1s^(2) 2s^(2) 2p^(6) 3s^2 3p^2`

C

`+3, 1s^(2) 2s^(2) 2p^(6) 3s^2 3p^1`

D

`+6, 1s^(2) 2s^(2) 2p^(6)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`H_2overset("*")SO_4`
`2 xx (+1) + x +4x (-2) =0`
`+2 + x -8 =0, x =8 -2 =+6`
Electronic configuration of sulphur in `H_2SO_4` is
`1s^(2) , 2s^(2) , 2p^6`
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