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Persulfate

A persulfate is a compound containing the anions SO2−5 or S2O2−8. The anion SO2−5 contains one peroxide group per sulfur center, whereas in S2O2−8, the peroxide group bridges the sulfur atoms. In both cases, sulfur adopts the normal tetrahedral geometry typical for the S(VI) oxidation state. These salts are strong oxidizers.

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A persulfate (sometimes known as peroxysulfate or peroxodisulfate)1 is a compound containing the anions SO2−
5
or S
2
O2−
8
.2 The anion SO2−
5
contains one peroxide group per sulfur center, whereas in S
2
O2−
8
, the peroxide group bridges the sulfur atoms. In both cases, sulfur adopts the normal tetrahedral geometry typical for the S(VI) oxidation state. These salts are strong oxidizers.34

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