Q.
Oxidation state of S in H2SO5 and H2S2O8 respectively are
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a
+6, +6
b
+6, +4
c
+8, 7
d
+4, +4
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
H2SO5 (peroxymonosulfuric acid)
2(+1) + x + 3(-2) + 2(-1) = 0
2 + x - 6 -2 = 0
x = +6
Therefore, the oxidation state of sulfur in H2SO5 is +6.
H2S2O8 (peroxodisulfuric acid):
2(+1) + 2x +6(-2) + 2(-1) = 0
x = +6
Final Answer: +6, +6
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