The general formula of polythionate ion is Sn+2O6^2-. if average oxidation state of 'S' atom in any polythionate ion is equal to bond order of 'S—O' bond. Then calculate the value of 'n' for the corre

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The general formula of polythionate ion is Sn+2O6^2-. if average oxidation state of 'S' atom in any polythionate ion is equal to bond order of 'S—O' bond. Then calculate the value of 'n' for the corresponding polythionate ion.

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: 4 / BOND ORDER OF 'S—O' BOND IS 1.66 (5/3). AVERAGE OXIDATION STATE OF 'S' ATOM IS: 10 / (2+N) = 5/3 $\RIGHTARROW$ 2+N=6 $\RIGHTARROW$ N=4

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