Question

The oxidation no. of chlorine in HClO, HClO₂ , HClO₃ , HClO₄ or Hypochlorus acid, chloric acid, chloric acid and perchloric acid respectively are

(a)  +1, +3, +5, +7

(b)  +1, +2, +3, +4

(c)  +1, +2, +4, +5

(d)  +4, +3, +2, +1 

Answer 1

The oxidation no. of chlorine in HClO, HClO₂ , HClO₃ , HClO₄ or Hypochlorus acid, chloric acid, chloric acid and perchloric acid respectively are +1, +3, +5, +7