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Give the oxidation state of sulfur in the following compounds. Do not include the "plus" sign if the oxidation state is positive.?

(a) S8

(b) SF4

(c) SF6

(d) H2S

(e) FeS2

(f) H2SO4

(g) Na2S2O3 * 5H2O

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  • 7 years ago

    (a) S8 0 (zero)

    (b) SF4 '4'

    (c) SF6 '6'

    (d) H2S '-2'

    (e) FeS2 Never seen ' FeS2 ' before , Do you mean 'FeS' in which case it is '2'

    (f) H2SO4 '6'

    (g) Na2S2O3 * 5H2O '2'

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