JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: REDOX REACTIONS

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In which of the following pairs, there is greatest difference in the oxidation number of the underlined elements?

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Correct option: D

{\underline{\mathrm{S}}{O}_2}

and

{\underline{\mathrm{S}}{O}_3}

Option D (SO2 and SO3) is correct because the difference in oxidation numbers of S in SO2 and SO3 is 2, which is the greatest among the given pairs.

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