what is the oxidation number of H2SO4
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oxidation number is of an atom in molecule you should tell which atom oxidation no to find
VincentMeshachI:
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which atom's oxidation no. u want ?
sulphur
H ?? S?? O??? whuch one ?
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add the oxidation numbers of all known elements and then sum it all up.
Oxygen is -2. Hence -8 for four Oxygen’s.
Hydrogen is +1. Hence +2 for two Hydrogen’s.
Now to balance the equation,
+2–8 = +6
Hence the Sulfur has +6 oxidation number in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)
Oxygen is -2. Hence -8 for four Oxygen’s.
Hydrogen is +1. Hence +2 for two Hydrogen’s.
Now to balance the equation,
+2–8 = +6
Hence the Sulfur has +6 oxidation number in Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)
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