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What is /are the oxidation state/s of S in H2S2O6Select an answerA+5/2     B+5C0D+5, 0

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What is /are the oxidation state/s of S in H2S2O6Select an answerA+5/2     B+5C0D+5, 0

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To find the oxidation state of S in H2S2O6, we can use the rule that the sum of the oxidation states of all atoms in a molecule is equal to the charge of the molecule.

Here's the step-by-step process:

  1. The molecule H2S2O6 is neutral, so the sum of the oxidation states is 0.

  2. Hydrogen generally has an oxidation state of +1, and oxygen generally has an oxidation state of -2.

  3. Therefore, we can set up the equation: 2*(+1) + 2x + 6*(-2) = 0, where x is the oxidation state of sulfur.

  4. Solving for x gives: x = (+5).

So, the oxidation state of S in H2S2O6 is +5. Therefore, the correct answer is B+5.

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