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Interpretation:
The option corresponding to the correct oxidation number of sulfur in the ion
Concept Introduction:
The oxidation state or number in a compound is the charge present on the individual atom if all the bonds are assumed to be ionic. The oxidation number is assigned by the following set of rules:
1. The oxidation number present on a neutral compound is always zero.
2. The oxidation number of atoms present in an element in the pure form is zero.
3. In the compounds, if halogens are present the oxidation number of halogens is
4. The oxidation numbers of Group
5. The common oxidation number of oxygen in most compounds is
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