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Calculate the oxidation number of sulphur in H2so5

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Since, S has only 6 electrons in the valence shell. This exceptional value of oxidation state for sulphur in H2SO5 is due to the peroxy linkage shown by two atoms. Therefore, the oxidation of sulphur in H2SO5 is +6.

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