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The oxidation state of sulphur in the cyclic trimer of sulphur trioxide is

  1. +1

  2. +3

  3. +2

  4. +6

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Explanation

  Cyclic trimer of sulphur trioxide is (SO3)3 , the oxidation of sulphur in it can be calculated as follows: Let the oxidation state of sulphur be x,hence 3x + 18 = 0, so x = 18/3 = +6

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