In which of the following pairs is the oxidation number for the underlined element INCORRECT? A)MnO₄^-/(+7 ) B)SO₄^2-/(+4) C)NH₄⁺/(-3) D)NO₃^-/(+5) E)Cr₂O₇^2-/(+6)

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The oxidation number of sulfur in SO42- is -2 (four oxygens at -2 each), so in the compound SOSB14B0P12-SB0, the oxidation number of sulfur should also be -2. However, it is listed as +4 in the pair given, which is incorrect.

In Which of the Following Pairs Is the Oxidation Number