Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2007

The oxidation state of oxygen in tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid is

A
-4
B
-2
C
+4
D
-8
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Correct Option: B

H2SO4

(O.N of hydrogen * 2 ) + O.N of sulphur + O.N of oxygen * 4 = 0

∴ 1 * 2 + 6 + 4x = 0

2 + 6 + 4x = 0

8 + 4x = 0

4x 0 - 8 = -8

4x = -8
x = -8/4 = -2

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