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Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: Oxidation state MCQ

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Oxidation stateMediumQuestion 20063

Question

Oxidation state of sulfur in H2SO4H_2SO_4 is:

  1. A
    +6
    Correct
  2. B
    +4
  3. C
    +2
  4. D
    0

Correct answer

+6

Explanation

Let sulfur be x: 2(+1) + x + 4(-2) = 0, so x = +6.

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