The oxidation number of sulfur in the given polyatomic ion.
Answer to Problem 24R
The oxidation number of sulfur is +6.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Overall charge on the polyatomic sulfate is 2-.
The formula is
The oxidation state of oxygen is 2-.
Calculation:
Calculation of oxidation number of sulfur in
Take the oxidation number of sulfur as
Oxidation number of sulfur can be calculated as
Conclusion:
Hence, the required oxidation number of sulfur is +6.
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