Question

Select the compound In which chlorine is assigned the oxidation number +5.

O HCIO
O NACIO 3
O HCIO 2
O HCIO 4
O HCI

Answer 1

correct option is option B

Oxidation state of Na= +1

Oxidation state of O = +2

Let Oxidation state of Cl =x

Then,

(+1) + X + 3×(-2) = 0

X-5 = 0

so x = +5