BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2002

  • question_answer
    The oxidation state of sulphur in \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]:

    A)  +6          

    B)  +4

    C)  +2          

    D)  +3

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Key Idea: The sum of oxidation states of all elements in a compound is always zero. Let oxidation state of S in \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}=x\] \[\therefore \] \[(+1\times 2)+x+(-2\times 4)=0\] or            \[x+2-8=0\] \[\therefore \] \[x=+6\]


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