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What is the oxidation number of chlorine in C l O 3 − ​ ? A + 5 B + 3 C + 4 D + 2

What is the oxidation number of chlorine in ClO3?

A

+5

B

+3

C

+4

D

+2

 

Grade:12th pass

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ankit singh
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3 years ago

ANSWER

Let x be the oxidation number of chlorine in ClO3.
The oxidation number of oxygen is 2.
The sum of the oxidation numbers of chlorine and oxygen is 1, which is equal to the charge on ion.
Hence, x+3(2)=1 or, x=+5.

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