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.