Chemistry, asked by harishsm1964, 8 months ago

What is the oxidation state of sulphur in SO2?

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Answered by Thegreatsk

Answer:

The sum of neutral compounds must be 0. There are two oxygens, and oxygen has oxidation number of -2. Therefore, sulphur should have an oxidation number is +4 because :-

+4 + ( 2 * (-2) ) = 0.

Answered by hazarikapapuli041

Answer:

Explanation:

x+2(-2)=0

x-4=0

x=+4

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