Question

8. What is the valency of sulphur
in
$so {4}^{2 - }$


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Answer 1

Answer:

Valency of sulphur in SO4 is 6.

Explanation:

Valency of SO4 = 2

To get valency of SO4, let us consider valency of sulphur and oxygen. Sulphur has 6 electrons in its outer shell. Oxygen has a oxidation no. -2, for four oxygen atoms, we have oxidation number of -8.

Answer 2

Answer:

Valency of SO4 = 2

To get valency of SO4, let us consider valency of sulphur and oxygen. Sulphur has 6 electrons in its outer shell. Oxygen has a oxidation no. -2, for four oxygen atoms, we have oxidation number of -8.