BITSAT2009ChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
The oxidation states of sulphur in the anions SO ₃²⁻, S ₂ O ₄²⁻ and S ₂ O ₆²⁻ follow the order
Options
- ASO ₃²⁻< S ₂ O ₄²⁻< S ₂ O ₆²⁻
- BS ₂ O ₄²⁻< S ₂ O ₆²⁻< SO ₃²⁻
- CS ₂ O ₆²⁻< S ₂ O ₄²⁻< SO ₃²⁻
- DS ₂ O ₄²⁻< SO ₃²⁻< S ₂ O ₆²⁻
Correct answer
D. S ₂ O ₄²⁻< SO ₃²⁻< S ₂ O ₆²⁻
Step-by-step solution
According to chemical bond method: