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What is the oxidation state of Zn in ZnSO4?Does Zn undergoes oxidation or reduction when it reactswith H2SO4?

What is the oxidation state of Zn in ZnSO4?Does Zn undergoes oxidation or reduction when it reactswith H2SO4?

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Tattvam Nair
11 Points
6 years ago
Oxidation number of Zn in ZnSO4 is +2,
In Zn oxidation state of Zn is 0,
When reacted with H2SO4, Zn displaces H to form ZnSO4, whose oxidation state is +2,
Since there is an increase in oxidation number therefore Zn is oxidised.
masum
13 Points
5 years ago
we don`t know the zinks number so we catch xand s has +6o has-4(-2) ans.- 8so the equation is:x+6-8=0x=2so the Zn is +2
ankit singh
askIITians Faculty 614 Points
3 years ago
as so4 having a charge of -2 therfore oxidation state of zn is+2
oxidation of zn occurs as it forms znso4

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