What is /are the oxidation state/s of S in H2S2O6Select an answerA+5/2 B+5C0D+5, 0
Question
What is /are the oxidation state/s of S in H2S2O6
Select an answer:
A. +5/2
B. +5
C. 0
D. +5, 0
Solution
To find the oxidation state of S in H2S2O6, we can use the rule that the sum of the oxidation states of all atoms in a molecule is equal to the charge of the molecule.
Here's the step-by-step process:
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The molecule H2S2O6 is neutral, so the sum of the oxidation states is 0.
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Hydrogen generally has an oxidation state of +1, and oxygen generally has an oxidation state of -2.
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Therefore, we can set up the equation: 2*(+1) + 2x + 6*(-2) = 0, where x is the oxidation state of sulfur.
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Solving for x gives: x = (+5).
So, the oxidation state of S in H2S2O6 is +5. Therefore, the correct answer is B+5.
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