What is the oxidation number of sulphur in h2so4.

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Solution

H2SO4

We know,
Oxidation number of H = +1

Oxidation number of O = -2

Let oxidation number of sulfur be X. Then ,

2 x (+1) + X + 4 x (-2) = 0

Solving we get,

+2 + X - 8 = 0

X = +6

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