The Proper Assignment of Oxidation Numbers to the Elements in the Polyatomic

question 20

Multiple Choice

The proper assignment of oxidation numbers to the elements in the polyatomic ion SO₃^2- would be

• A) +6 for S and -6 for O
• B) +6 for S and -2 for O
• C) +4 for S and -6 for O
• D) +4 for S and -2 for O

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