Question

The oxidation state of Cl in HCLO4 is? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

There is one H atom: (1)(+1) = +1 The oxidation number of O is -2. There are four O atoms here: (4)(-2) = -8 Therefore, the oxidation state of Cl is +7.

Answer 2

Answer:

Ur answer: +7

The oxidation number of H=+1

Let the oxidation number of Cl be x.

(+1)×1+(+x)×1+(−2)×4=0

⇒x=8−1=+7

∴ Oxidation number of Cl is +7 .

Explanation:

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