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30 December, 02:27

What is the oxidation state of sulfur in SO3?

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  1. 30 December, 05:17
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    The oxidation state of a substance is the electric charge it is exhibiting in a given state. This may be determined by looking at the oxidation states of accompanying atoms as well as the charge on the complete molecule.

    In this case:

    Molecular charge: 0

    Oxidation state of oxygen: - 2 (it is a group 6 element)

    Thus,

    S + 3 * - 2 = 0

    S = 6

    Sulfur is exhibiting an oxidation state of + 6.
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