calculate the oxidation number of sulphur in S2O8 raise to the power -2 ion.why its +6 instead of +7???
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S₂O₈²⁻
2x + 8(-2) = -2
x = +7
But maximum oxidation state of sulfur is +6
We got +7 because there is a peroxy bond in the molecule. See image attached.
∴ Oxidation state of sulfur in S₂O₈²⁻ is +6 but not +7
2x + 8(-2) = -2
x = +7
But maximum oxidation state of sulfur is +6
We got +7 because there is a peroxy bond in the molecule. See image attached.
∴ Oxidation state of sulfur in S₂O₈²⁻ is +6 but not +7
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