Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Sections 4.1-4.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 189: 92f

Answer

$H: +1$ , $S: +6$ , $O: -2$

Work Step by Step

O usually has an oxidation state of $-2$ and H usually has an oxidation state of $+1$. The sum of the oxidation states of a polyatomic ion is equal to its charge which in this case is $-1$. This means that the oxidation state of S is $+6$ as $(+1)+(+6)+4(-2)= -1$
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