The oxidation number of Cl in CaOCl2 is: - Vidyadip

MCQ

The oxidation number of Cl in CaOCl₂ is:

A
−1 and +1
B
+2
C
−2
D
None

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Answer

−1 and +1

Explanation:

In the given compound CaOCl₂, one Cl is directly attached to Ca and other to O.

OCl^⊖: −2 + x = −1 ⇒ x = +1

Cl^⊖: −1

Oxidation states of Cl are −1 and +1.

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