JEE Main levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 2 of 3rx028
In which of the following is the oxidation number of sulfur +6? (For SX2OX8X2− take the peroxide linkage into account.) Select all correct options.
ASOX4X2−
BSX2OX8X2−
CHX2SX2OX7
DSX2OX3X2−
Answer: A, B, C
SOX4X2−: x−8=−2 gives +6. SX2OX8X2−: two O at −1 and six at −2, so 2x+2(−1)+6(−2)=−2 gives x=+6. HX2SX2OX7: 2+2x−14=0 gives +6. SX2OX3X2− has an average of +2.