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17 July, 04:06

In the compound h2s hydrogen has an oxidation number of 1 + and sulfur has an oxidation number of

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  1. 17 July, 04:08
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    Oxidation number is defined as the total number of electrons that are gained or lost by the atom to form a chemical bond.

    the oxidation number of the compound H₂S is 0.

    the sum of the oxidation numbers of the individual elements should add up to the oxidation number of the compound.

    (oxidation number of H x 2 H ions) + oxidation number of S = 0

    since we know the oxidation number of H, lets name the oxidation number of S = x

    (+1 * 2) + (x) = 0

    2 + x = 0

    x = - 2

    oxidation number of S is - 2
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