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What is the oxidation number of sulfur in ?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: B —
Solution
- Assign oxidation states: and .
- Set up the equation: $2(+1) + x + 4(-2) = 0$.
- Solve for : $2 + x - 8 = 0$, which gives .
- Hence the answer is (B).
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