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Which one of the following looks odd__________________?

Correct answer: C. H2S

  • A. H2SO4
  • B. KMnO4
  • C. H2S
  • D. K2CrO4

Explanation

H2SO4, KMnO4 and K2CrO4 all contain oxygen and are oxy compounds or oxy salts, whereas H2S is a binary hydride containing no oxygen. Thus H2S is the odd member of the group. A student may select H2SO4 because it is an acid, but H2S is also an acid in water, so the more useful distinction is its lack of oxygen.

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