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Oxidation state of S in H2SO5 and H2S2O8 respectively are

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a

+6, +6

b

+4, +4

c

+8, 7

d

+6, +4

answer is A.

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H2SO5 (peroxymonosulfuric acid)

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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): 

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2(+1) + 2x +6(-2) + 2(-1) = 0 

 x = +6

Final Answer: +6, +6

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Oxidation state of S in H2SO5 and H2S2O8 respectively are