Q733
Oxidation state of sulphur
A.
+6 to -2
AnswerB.
-6 to +2
C.
+5 to -3
D.
-5 to +3
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The oxidation state of Sulphur is +6 to -2. A monatomic ion’s oxidation state is the same as its charge.The oxidation state shows the total number of electrons that have been removed from an element (a positive oxidation state) or added to an element (a negative oxidation state) to get to its present state.