AP EAMCET20225 Jul 2022Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
What are the oxidation numbers of S atoms in S ₄ O ₆²⁻ ?
Options
- A6,-1,-1,6
- B5,0,0,5
- C2.5,2.5,2.5,2.5
- D7,-2,-2,7
Correct answer
B. 5,0,0,5
Step-by-step solution
When an atom is bonded to similar atoms, has zero oxidation state. Two middle sulphur atoms have zero oxidation state. For other two sulphur atoms. 2 x+6 (-2)=-22 x-12=-2 aligned 2 x & =-2+12 2 x & =+10 x & =+5 aligned The oxidation number on S -atoms in S ₄ O ₆²⁻ is +5,0,0+5