Question

When comparing the oxyanions above, is the charge of the chlorate ion the same as the charge for the other chloro-oxyanions?

a) Yes, they all have the same charge
b) No, they have different charges
c) It depends on the pH
d) Only chlorite has a charge

Answer 1

The charge of the chlorate ion is different from the other chloro-oxyanions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among the four oxyanions of chlorine, namely, chlorate, chlorite, hypochlorite, and perchlorate, the charge of the chlorate ion is different from the other chloro-oxyanions.

The chlorate ion (ClO3-) is an example of an -ate oxyanion and has a charge of -1, while the chlorite ion (ClO2-) and the hypochlorite ion (ClO-) are examples of -ite oxyanions, both with a charge of -1 as well.

On the other hand, the perchlorate ion (ClO4-) has a charge of -1 and also belongs to the -ate group.