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ChemistryRedox ReactionsJEE Main

In ion, sulphur is in two different oxidation states. What is the sum of these two different oxidation numbers?

Answer: 5

Solution

Tetrathionate has 2 central S atoms (oxidation state 0, bonded only to other S) and 2 terminal S

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