Q14 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (27 Aug Shift 1) · Chemistry

In polythionic acid, $H_{2} S_{x} O_{6} (x = 3$ to $5$ ) the oxidation state(s) of sulphur is/are:

A
$+ 6$ only
B
$+ 5$ only
Correct answer
C
$0$ and $+ 5$ only
D
$+ 3$ and $+ 5$ only

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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