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What is the oxidation number of S In Li2SO4?

A. +1
B. +2
C. +5
D. +6​

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Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

Li has an oxydation number of 1 2*1 = 2

O has an oxidation number of -2 4(-2) = -8

S has an oxydation number of x 1 * x = x

The oxidation number on the molecule is 0.

So here is the equation

2 - 8 + x = 0 Combine like terms

-6 + x = 0 Add 6 to both sides

-6 + 6 + x = 6 Combine like terms

x = 6

Sulphur in this case has an oxidation number of 6

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