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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

What are the oxidation numbers of \(\mathrm{S}\) atoms in \(\mathrm{S}_4 \mathrm{O}_6^{2-}\) ?

  1. A \(6,-1,-1,6\)
  2. B \(5,0,0,5\)
  3. C \(2.5,2.5,2.5,2.5\)
  4. D \(7,-2,-2,7\)
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(B) \(5,0,0,5\)

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When an atom is bonded to similar atoms, has zero oxidation state. \(\therefore\) Two middle sulphur atoms have zero oxidation state. For other two sulphur atoms. \(2 x+6 \times(-2)=-2\) \(2 x-12=-2\) \(\begin{aligned} 2 x & =-2+12 \\ 2 x & =+10 \\ x & =+5\end{aligned}\)…