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

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Solution

The correct option is C \N

Let the oxidation number of $S$ is 'a'.
O.N. of $C H_{3}$ and $O$ = +1 and -2 respectively.
Since the molecule is neutral so,
$(2 \times (+ 1)) + a + (- 2) = 0 a n d a = 0$

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