Question

The oxidation state of Clin$Ca(OCl)\underline{C}l$ is

• A. – 1
• B.
  • 2
• C.
  • 3
• D. 0

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

– 1

Answer 2

OCl is known as hypochlorite radical having contribution towards = – 1.

Let the oxidation state of underlined chlorine atom = x

$\therefore$ $2 + ( - 1) + x = 0$or $x = - 1$

The oxidation state of underlined Cl = –1.

While the oxidation state of Cl present in OCl radical = – 1.