Question

The oxidation state of chlorine in ClO-^3 is
A. +1
B. +3
C. +5
D. +7​

Answer 1

Answer:

C. +5

Explanation:

let oxidation rate lf chlorine (Cl) be x

x + (−2) × 3 = −1

x − 6 = −1

x = −1 +6

x = 5

Answer 2

Answer:

C. +5

Explanation:

it is because it will need to gain 5 more electrons to become stable.

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