Question

what is the oxdation number of cl atom in Hcl?​

Answer 1

-1

Explanation:

The sum of oxidation numbers in a compound is zero. So the oxidation number of the compound HCl is zero. In a compound, hydrogen has an oxidation number of +1 . Since the sum of the oxidation numbers of hydrogen and chlorine must equal zero, the oxidation number of chlorine must be -1 .

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Answer 2

Answer:

-1

So the oxidation number of the compound HCl is zero. In a compound, hydrogen has an oxidation number of +1 . Since the sum of the oxidation numbers of hydrogen and chlorine must equal zero, the oxidation number of chlorine must be -1 .

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