JEE Advanced · ChemistryMedium
What is the oxidation state of sulfur in the compound ?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Show correct answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: A —
Solution
- Assign oxidation states: and .
- Let the oxidation state of sulfur be .
- Set up the equation: $2(+1) + 4(x) + 6(-2) = 0$.
- $2 + 4x - 12 = 0$, which simplifies to $4x = 10$.
- Solving for gives .
- Hence the answer is (A).
Attempt this question & track your score
Sign up free to answer, get instant scoring, and let SolveGini track which Chemistry topics you need to revise.
Attempt & Track Free →More Redox Reactions practice questions
- Which of the following reactions represents a redox process?
- In the reaction 2Na + Cl2 yields 2NaCl, which species is oxidized?
- What is the oxidation number of sulfur in sulfuric acid?
- Which substance acts as an oxidizing agent in the reaction Fe + S yields FeS?
- What is the oxidation state of manganese in potassium permanganate?
- Calculate the n-factor for KMnO4 when it acts as an oxidizing agent in an acidic medium.
- Which of the following reactions involves disproportionation?
- Which species acts as the reducing agent in the reaction 3Cu + 8HNO3 -> 3Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO + 4H2O?
- What is the equivalent weight of H2C2O4 in the reaction with KMnO4?
- Determine the oxidation state of phosphorus in the compound NaH2PO2.
- In the reaction 3Br2 + 6CO3(2-) + 3H2O yields 5Br(-) + BrO3(-) + 6HCO3(-), what is the change in oxidation state of brom
- Calculate the equivalent weight of K2Cr2O7 in an acidic medium where it acts as an oxidizing agent. The molar mass of K2