8.5. Calculate the oxidation number of sulphur, chromium and nitrogen in H2SO5, Cr2O72- and NO3-. Suggest structure of these compounds. Count for the fallacy.
8.5. Calculate the oxidation number of sulphur, chromium and nitrogen in H2SO5, Cr2O72- and NO3-. Suggest structure of these compounds. Count for the fallacy.
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1 Answer
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(a) H2? SO5? by conventional method.
Let x be the oxidation number of S
2 (+1) + x + 5 (−2) = 0
x = +8
+8 oxidation state of S is not possible as S cannot have an oxidation number more than 6. The fallacy is overcome if we calculate the oxidation number from its structure HO−S (O2)−O−O−H.
−1+X+2 (−2)+2 (−1)+1=0
x=+6
(b) Dichromate ion
Let x be the oxidation number of Cr in dichromate ion
2x+7 (−2)=−2
x=+6
Hence the oxidation number of Cr in dichromate ion is +6. This is correct and there is no fallacy.
(c) Nitrate ion, by conventional method
Let x be the oxidation number of N...more
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