In which of the following, sulphur has the highest oxidation state?
A
SO2
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B
SO3
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C
H2SO4
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D
H2S
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Solution
The correct options are BH2SO4 CSO3 Sulphur has the highest oxidation state in SO3 and H2SO4. The oxidation state of S in SO2, SO3, H2SO4 and H2S is +4, +6, +6 and -2 respectively.