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In one of the following compounds, the oxidation number of sulphur is not a whole number. The compound is:

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Na2S4O6
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H2SO5
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H2SO4
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Na2S2O3
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Solution

The correct option is C Na2S4O6
Compound Oxidation number of S
Na2S4O6 +2.5
H2SO5 6
H2SO4 6
Na2S2O3 2
Therefore, we can see that the oxidation number of Na2S4O6 is not a whole number.

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