Calculate the Oxidation Number of Sulfur in Sodium Metabisulfite,Na₂S₂O₅

question 65

Multiple Choice

Calculate the oxidation number of sulfur in sodium metabisulfite,Na₂S₂O₅.

• A)-2
• B)+2
• C)+4
• D)+5
• E)None of these is the correct oxidation number.

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