What is the oxidation number of chlorine in ClO4?

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The question is asking for the oxidation number of chlorine in the compound ext{ClO}_4. This involves determining the charge on the chlorine atom based on the known oxidation states of oxygen and the overall charge of the molecule.

Answer

+7

The final answer is +7.

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The final answer is +7.

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The oxidation number of chlorine in ClO4- is determined by balancing the charge of the ion and recognizing the known oxidation state of oxygen.

Tips

A common mistake is forgetting to account for the overall charge of the ion when balancing oxidation states.

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