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Find the oxidation state of sulphur in H2SO4.

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6
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4
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2
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3
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Solution

The correct option is A 6
The sum of oxidation states of all elements in a compound is always zero.
Let the oxidation state of S in H2SO4=x
2x+1+x+(2×4)=0
or x+28=0
x=+6

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