In SO4-2 the oxidation number of Sulphur is
Correct answer: D. +6
- A. -8
- B. +8
- C. -6
- D. +6
Explanation
The oxidation of sulphur is 6+:it is because the oxide ion has a charge of -2 making it -8 overall, for four oxide ions. x-8=-2 x=+6 As it is numerical, it can have only one possible answer.
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