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The oxidation number of S in (CH3)2SO is:

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1
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3
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Solution

The correct option is C 0.0

Let the oxidation number of S is 'a'.
O.N. of CH3 and O = +1 and -2 respectively.
Since the molecule is neutral so,
(2×(+1))+a+(2)=0 and a=0

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