Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 764

Question: On the basis of structure, the two sulphur atoms in $ Na_2S_2O_3 $ have

Options:

A) + 2 and + 4 oxidation states

B) - 2 and + 6 oxidation states

C) + 4 and + 6 oxidation states

D) same oxidation state of two sulphur atoms

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] The two sulphur atoms in $Na_2S_2O_3$ have -2 and +6 oxidation states. The sulphur in the middle have made 6 bonds hence it has +6 oxidation state. While other sulphur shows -2 oxidation state.



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