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The correct statement for peroxydisulfuric and dithionic acids from the following, is:

The correct answer is Each of these has two O-H bonds.

Peroxydisulfuric and Dithionic Acid Structures

The question asks us to identify the correct statement comparing the number of O-H bonds in peroxydisulfuric acid and dithionic acid.

Let's first look at the chemical formulas and structures of these two acids.

Peroxydisulfuric acid:

  • Chemical formula: $\text{H}_2\text{S}_2\text{O}_8$
  • This acid contains a peroxide bond (-O-O-).
  • Its structure can be represented as $\text{H-O-S(=O)}_2\text{-O-O-S(=O)}_2\text{-O-H}$.

Let's count the O-H bonds in peroxydisulfuric acid from its structure:

$\text{H}\textbf{-O-S(=O)}_2\text{-O-O-S(=O)}_2\textbf{-O-H}$

There are two hydroxyl (-O-H) groups, one attached to each sulfur atom. Therefore, peroxydisulfuric acid has two O-H bonds.

Dithionic acid:

  • Chemical formula: $\text{H}_2\text{S}_2\text{O}_6$
  • This acid contains a direct sulfur-sulfur bond (S-S).
  • Its structure can be represented as $\text{H-O-S(=O)}_2\text{-S(=O)}_2\text{-O-H}$.

Let's count the O-H bonds in dithionic acid from its structure:

$\text{H}\textbf{-O-S(=O)}_2\text{-S(=O)}_2\textbf{-O-H}$

There are two hydroxyl (-O-H) groups, one attached to each $\text{SO}_2$ group. Therefore, dithionic acid has two O-H bonds.

Comparing O-H Bonds

Based on the structural analysis:

  • Peroxydisulfuric acid ($\text{H}_2\text{S}_2\text{O}_8$) has two O-H bonds.
  • Dithionic acid ($\text{H}_2\text{S}_2\text{O}_6$) has two O-H bonds.

Therefore, both peroxydisulfuric acid and dithionic acid have two O-H bonds each.

Let's evaluate the given statements:

  • Statement 1: "Each of these has two O-H bonds." - This matches our finding.
  • Statement 2: "Peroxydisulfuric has one O-H bond and dithionic acid has two O-H bonds." - Incorrect, peroxydisulfuric acid has two.
  • Statement 3: "Peroxydisulfuric has two O-H bonds and dithionic acid has one O-H bond" - Incorrect, dithionic acid has two.
  • Statement 4: "Each of these has only one O-H bond" - Incorrect, both have two.

The correct statement is that each of these acids has two O-H bonds.

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Important Questions from Transition Elements and Inner Transition Elements

  1. Match the following:
     

    ReactionOrgano Metallic Catalyst
    1. \(CH_2=C H_{2}+\frac{1}{2}  O_{2} \rightarrow C H_{3}CHO\)i. $(Ph_3P)_3RhCl$
    2. \(C H_{3}OH+CO \rightarrow C H_{3}COOH\)ii. $Co_2(CO)_8$
    3. \(C H_{2}=C H_{2}+2CO+2 H_{2}O \rightarrow C H_{3}C H_{2}CHO\)iii. $[Rh(Co)_2I_2]^-$
    4.\(C H_{2}=C H_{2}+ H_{2} \rightarrow C H_{3}-C H_{3}\)iv. $[PdCl_4]^{2-}$


    Choose the correct answer from the following:

  2. The correct statement(s) for oxygen from the following

    A. The ground state for the O atom is 3P1.

    B. Both the atom and the diatomic molecule are paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons.

    C. The most readily accessible singlet excited state for dioxygen has an empty π* orbital.

    is/are

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  3. The ore (X) gives a d‐block metal (M) in the elemental form, following a chemical process. Which of the sets X / M / Chemical process below is correct?

  4. The known oxidation state(s) of Eu in aqueous solution is/are

  5. Which actinide, discovered by Glenn T Seaborg in 1940, is used as a heat source for sensitive electrical components in satellites as well as a power source for satellites?

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