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What is oxidation state of sulphur in the following?

Sulphuric acid

What is the oxidation state of S in the following oxoacid?

Sulphuric acid

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Solution

Sulphuric acid (H2SO4)

2 × (+1) + (Oxidation state of S) + 4 × (−2) = 0

2 + (Oxidation state of S) − 8 = 0

Hence, the oxidation state of ‘S’ in sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is +6.

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