Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 382

Question: Oxidation state of chlorine in perchloric acid is [EAMCET 1989]

Options:

A) -1

B) 0

C) -7

D) + 7

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ \overset{*}{\mathop{HClO_4}}, $ $ 1+x-2\times 4=0;1+x-8=0 $ $ x=8-1=+7 $ oxidation state.



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