Chapter 4.4, Problem 1CP

Determine the oxidation number of sulfur in each of the following species: ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{S,}HS{O}_3^{-},SC{l}_2,{\text{ and S}}_{\text{8}}.$

a)

$+2,+6,-2,+\frac{1}{4}$

b)

$-2,+3,+2,0$

c)

$-2,+5,+2,-\frac{1}{4}$

d)

$-1,+4,+2,0$

e)

$-2,+4,+2,0$