We need to keep in mind that the compound is neutral.
H2SO3
2(+1)+S+3(-2)=0 (since its neutral)
2+S-6=0
S-4=0
S=4
Therefore the oxidation number for sulfur is +4.
Answer
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2. Hydrogen forms bonds through the overlap of 1s atomic orbitals and the sharing of electrons between atoms. Carbon forms bonds through the overlapping of sp hybrid atomic orbitals and the sharing of electrons between carbon atoms.
Explanation:
The H-H bond is formed by the overlap of two 1s orbitals and the sharing of electrons between the two atoms.
A carbon atom must use the overlap of hybridized atomic orbitals and the sharing of electrons to bond with another carbon atoms.
1. is <em>wrong</em> because H can use only its <em>1s orbital</em> for bonding.
3. is <em>wrong</em> because C must <em>share electrons</em> to form a carbon-carbon bond.
4. is <em>wrong</em> because <em>C does NOT use overlapping of 2s orbitals</em> for bonding. It uses the overlap of hybridized orbitals.
5. is <em>wrong</em> because H must <em>share electrons</em> to form an H-H bond.
