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MHT CET · Chemistry · Redox Reactions

What is the oxidation number of sulfur in \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_5\) ?

  1. A \(+4\)
  2. B \(+6\)
  3. C \(+8\)
  4. D \(+5\)
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(B) \(+6\)

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\(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_5\) : Peroxymonosulfuric acid


It has a peroxide linkage.
\(\begin{aligned}
& (2 \times 1)+x+(3 \times-2)+(2 \times-1)=0 \\
\therefore \quad & x=+6
\end{aligned}\)