Oxidation Number of ‘S’ in H2SO4?
A) +6 B) +2
C) -6 D) -2
Answer: A) +6
Explanation:
In H2SO4,Hydrogen has a charge of +2, with each hydrogen has +1.
Oxygen has a charge of -8, with each oxugen has -2.
Total charge = (2 – 8) = -6
Therefore, the Oxidation number of Sulphur S is ‘+6’ because to make the compound stable.
