The number of S-S bonds in H₂ S₅ O₆ is ____ · ABC26IN0464
Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Element – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
The number of $\mathrm{S}-\mathrm{S}$ bonds in $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{S}_{5} \mathrm{O}_{6}$ is ____
Answer
Answer (as printed): 4
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Explanation
Answer: 4 — Pentathionic acid HO₃S–S–S–S–SO₃H has a chain of five S atoms, i.e. four S–S bonds.