Question

oxidation state of chlorine in perchloric acid is​

Answer 1

Answer:

+7

Explanation:

The oxidation state of chlorine in perchloric acid is +7.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The oxidation state of chlorine in perchloric acid is +7.

Let the oxidation state of chlorine be 'X'

H + Cl + 4 (O) = 0

1 + X + 4(-2) = 0

1 + X + (-8) = 0

-7 + X = 0

X = 7

Thus the oxidation state of chlorine in perchloric acid is calculated as +7.

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