Manipal MET2014ChemistryRedox Reactions
Which of the following species contain an element in an oxidation state that is not a whole number?
Options
- AVO ₄³⁻
- BMn ₂ O ₃
- CS ₄ O ₆²⁻
- DCl ₂ O ₇
Correct answer
C. S ₄ O ₆²⁻
Step-by-step solution
In S ₄ O ₆ ²⁻ , let ' x ' be the oxidation number of S . Thus, the element X may be bromine. aligned 4 x-12 & =-2 x & = 10 4 =2.5 aligned