What is the oxidation number of Co(ClO)²
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Explanation:
oxidation number of co is +
Let X be the oxidation number of Cl in Ca(ClO
2
)
2
.
The O atoms have oxidation number of -2.
The Ca atoms have oxidation number of+2.
+2+2(X+2(−2))=0
+2+2(X−4)=0
+2+2X−8=0
2X−6=0
2X=6
X=+3
The oxidation number of Cl in Ca(ClO
2
)
2
is +3.
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