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

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8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Tattvam Nair
8 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.
Profile image of masum
8 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
Profile image of ankit singh
5 Years ago
as so4 having a charge of -2 therfore oxidation state of zn is+2
oxidation of zn occurs as it forms znso4