Determine the Correct Oxidation Numbers for All Three Elements in Rb₂SO₃

question 138

Multiple Choice

Determine the correct oxidation numbers for all three elements in Rb₂SO₃ in the order that the elements are shown in the formula.

• A) -2, +6, -2.
• B) -1, +4, -3
• C) +2, +4, -2
• D) +1, +4, -2
• E) +1, +6, -6

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Definitions:

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism, typically referred to as X and Y in many species.

Jacobs Syndrome

A genetic disorder characterized by the presence of an extra Y chromosome in males (47,XYY karyotype).

XYY Genotype

A chromosomal arrangement in humans where a male has an extra Y chromosome, resulting in the 47,XYY karyotype.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism, with common types being XX for female and XY for male in mammals.