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The oxidation state of sulphur in Caro’s and Marshall’s acid are:
A. +6, +6
B. +4, +6
C. +6, -6
D. +6, +4

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In Caro's acid (peroxymonosulfuric acid, H2SO5), the oxidation state of sulfur is +6, and in Marshall's acid (peroxodisulfuric acid, H2S2O8), the oxidation state of sulfur is +6 as well. So the correct option is:

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