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4) Determine the oxidation state of Sn in Sn(SO4)2. A) +2 B) +4 C) +6 D) 0 E) -2
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4) Determine the oxidation state of Sn in Sn(SO4)2.

A) +2
B) +4
C) +6
D) 0
E) -2

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The SO4 (2-) ion has an oxidation state of -2. There are two of these so that makes -4. The overall compound has no charge so Sn must have an opposite state of +4 to achieve this.

Hence B is the correct answer
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