Question

What are the oxidation numbers of K, Cl, and O in KClO,?

A. K = +2, Cl = +4 and 0 = -2
B. K= +1, Cl = +5 and 0 = -2
C. K = +3, Cl = +3 and 0 = -2
D. K = +1, C1 = -5 and 0 = -2
E. None of the Above

Answer 1

Answer: Oxidation number of chlorine in potassium chlorate...

so, oxidation state of chlorine in potassium chlorate is +1. and yea!!

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