Which of the following statements regarding $H_{2} S O_{5}$ is/are incorrect?

The oxidation number of sulphur is +6

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Two oxygen atoms are present in form of peroxide

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Three oxygen atoms are present in form of oxide

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The oxidation number of sulphur is +8

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Solution

The correct option is D The oxidation number of sulphur is +8
In $H_{2} S O_{5}$ , oxidation state of $S$ will be +6, this is evident from the structure of $H_{2} S O_{5}$ :and only one oxygen atom is present in form of peroxide and two oxygen atoms are present in form of oxide.

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