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What is the oxidation state of sulphur in the following? Sulphurous acid

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What is the oxidation state of sulphur in the following?

Sulphurous acid

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

Sulphurous acid

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Solution

Sulphurous acid (H2SO3)

2 × (+1) + (Oxidation state of S) + 3 × (−2) = 0

2 + (Oxidation state of S) − 6 = 0

Hence, the oxidation state of ‘S’ in sulphurous acid (H2SO3) is +4.

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Chapter 7: Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18 - Short Answer Questions (Type-II)

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