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$S n^{+ +}$ loses two electrons in a reaction. What will be the oxidation number of tin after the reaction

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+ 2

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Zero

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+ 4

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- 2

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Solution

The correct option is C + 4
$S n^{2 +} \to S n^{4 +} + 2 e^{-}$

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