The oxidation number of S in $(C H_{3})_{2} S O$ is ?

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Solution

The correct option is A 0
$S$ is double-bonded to $O (— 2$ electrons $)$ and is bonded to $2 C (+ 2$ electrons).
$+ 2 + - 2 = 0$ .
$S$ has a $0$ Oxidation number in $(C H_{3})_{2} S O$ .

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