Question

calculate the valency of the following. (a) kCIO3 and KCIO4​

Answer 1

KCLO - +1

KCLO2 - +3

KCLO3 - +5

KCLO4 - +7

Answer 2

Explanation:

a)KClO3

let , oxidation state of Cl- be X

(+1) +(X)+(-2)×3 = 0

X = 5

(b)

similarly

(+1)+(X)+(-2)×4 =0

X= 7