Question

. Calculate the oxidation rate of the underlined elements -
1. N_2O
2.H2S_O4
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let X be the oxidation number of S in H

2

SO

4

.

The oxidation number of hydrogen is +1 and the oxidation number of oxygen is -2.

2(+1)+X+4(−2)=0

2+X−8=0

X−6=0

X=+6

Hence, the oxidation number of S in H

2

SO

4

is +6.