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Pls explain how PbSO4 has +2 s oxidation state?

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Answered by jrc
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We know that the charge of sulphate ion is - 2 (SO4 - 2)
And that the total charge on a compound is 0
Taking charge on Pb as x

x + (-2) =0 (by adding the charge on Pb and SO4)
=> x =+2.
Therefore the charge of lead is +2

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