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30 November, 16:12

What is the oxidation number of the chloride ion in HClO?

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  1. 30 November, 17:35
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    The oxidation number is = + 1. We can show it like this

    The oxidation number of H = + 1

    Lets say that=

    O=-2

    Cl=X

    and now let's say that the total oxidation number = 0

    +1+X+-2=0

    X=2-1

    Oxidation number=+1
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