4) Determine the oxidation state of Sn in Sn (SO4) 2.

A) + 2

B) + 4

C) + 6

D) 0

E) - 2

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Gunner Jones

22 March, 00:15

4) Determine the oxidation state of Sn in Sn (SO4) 2.

A) + 2

B) + 4

C) + 6

D) 0

E) - 2

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Pranav Sutton · Answer 1

The SO4 (2-) ion has an oxidation state of - 2. There are two of these so that makes - 4. The overall compound has no charge so Sn must have an opposite state of + 4 to achieve this.

Hence B is the correct answer

4) Determine the oxidation state of Sn in Sn (SO4) 2.A) + 2B) + 4C) + 6D) 0E) - 2

4) Determine the oxidation state of Sn in Sn (SO4) 2.

A) + 2

B) + 4

C) + 6

D) 0

E) - 2