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Question
What is the oxidation state of chlorine atom in perchloric acid?
Options
+ 3
- 5
+ 7
+ 5
MCQ
Solution
+ 7
Explanation:
\[\ce{Perchloric acid -> HClO4}\]
1 + x + 4(- 2) = 0
x - 7 = 0
∴ x = + 7
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