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Question
What is the highest oxidation state possessed by chlorine in its oxyacids?
Options
+ 5
+ 1
+ 7
+ 3
MCQ
Solution
+ 7
Explanation:
Outer E.C. of Cl
Since Cl has 7 outer electrons it's maximum oxidation state is +7.
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