Question

Find the oxidation no. Of Sulfur
from ( ch3)2SO.
2.oxidation no. Of carbon
C3o2

Answer 1

Let the oxidation number of s is a

Oxidation number of ch3 = +1

Oxidation number of O
= -2

2(+1)+a+(-2)=0

a=0

Hence the oxidation numbr of sulphur in is dimethyl sulphoxide is zero(0).