Multiple choice

Which of the following oxoacids of sulphur possess +6 oxidation state with dibasic nature?

  1. Sulphurous acid

  2. Oil of vitriol

  3. Caro’s acid

  4. Marshall’s acid

  5. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Oil of vitriol or sulphuric acid (H2SO4) has +6 oxidation state and dibasic nature as it has 2 replaceable hydrogen atoms.