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T h e oxidation n u m b e r of chlorine in KClO i s :

T h e oxidation n u m b e r of chlorine in KClO i s :

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Mayank Ranka
askIITians Faculty 277 Points
3 years ago

Dear student,

+1   -2

  KCLO

oxidation state of alrali metals = +1
oxygen = -2

Let oxidation state of chlorine is x.
 x+1+(-2) = 0
 x = +1 
Thus, oxidation state of chlorine in potassium chlorate is +1.
 

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