Question

Q8 a) calculate the oxidation number of H2SO4​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

(1)In H2SO4 , hydrogen exists in its usual +1 state, and oxygen exists in its −2 state.

(2)Let x be the oxidation number of sulfur in sulfuric acid. Then we got:

(3)1⋅2+x−2⋅4=0.

(4)2+x−8=0.

(5)x−6=0.

(6)x=6.

(7)So, sulfur exists in the +6 state.