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.