Question

Calculate the oxidation number of sulphur in so24

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the oxidation number of S be x.

We know that, Ox. no. of O=−2

So, Ox. no. S + 4(Ox. no. O)=−2

or x+4(−2)=−2

or x−8=−2

or x=+8−2=+6

The oxidation number of S in SO

4

2−

ion is +6.