Question

Cl₂ ⟶ 2Hcl + S. In the given reaction, oxidation state of chlorine changes from
a) Zero to -1
b) 1 to Zero
c) Zero to +1
d) Remains unchanged

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is c) zero to +1

Answer 2

0 to -1. Answer a is correct as in molecular form charge on cl atom is zero but in hcl hydrogen ion have +1 charge so to maintain that cl have -1 charge in hcl