What the oxidation state of sulfur in sulfite?

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+4 is the answer I got it right hope this helps

Itay Livni answered Sep 20, 2021

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

SO^(-2) _(3) , Oxygen always works with -2. You multiply with the number of atoms -2*3= -6

S=x+(-6)=-2

x-6=-2 -> x= -2+6 -> x= +4

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