Question

what is the oxidation number of s in h2s

Answer 1

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In the compound hydrogen sulfide, H2S, the two hydrogen atoms have an oxidation number of +1, for a total of +2. Therefore, the oxidation number of sulfur in the compound is -2, and the sum of the oxidation numbers is 0.

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Answer 2

Given compound -

$\mathsf{H_2S}$

Oxidation Number of H = + 1

Let the oxidation number of S be x.

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x + 2 ( + 1 ) = 0

x + 2 = 0

x = - 2

Hence, Oxidation number of S = - 2

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