JEE Advanced · 2011 · 10 Apr 2011 · Paper 1 · Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

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The difference in the oxidation numbers of the two types of sulphur atoms in is

Answer: 5

Solution

is sodium tetrathionate. Its structure shows two types of sulfur atoms:
  • Two terminal sulfur atoms bonded to oxygen: oxidation state = +5
  • Two central sulfur atoms in S-S bonds: oxidation state = 0

Difference = 5 - 0 = 5

JEE Advanced · 2011 · 10 Apr 2011 · Paper 1 · Integer answer

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