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JEE Main 27 August 2021, Shift 1, Chemistry Q39

Question 39 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 9 of 30, Section A.

In polythionic acid, H2SxO6\mathrm{H_2S_xO_6} (xx = 3 to 5) the oxidation state(s) of sulphur is/are :
  1. (1)+5 only
  2. (2)+3 and +5 only
  3. (3)0 and +5 onlyOfficial answer
  4. (4)+6 only

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter
Redox Reactions
Topic
Redox Reactions
Idea tested
Oxidation Number Assignment

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