What is the oxidation state of chlorine in ClO2-?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the oxidation state of chlorine in the compound ClO2-, which is a chlorite ion. To find the oxidation state, we will consider the overall charge of the ion and the oxidation states of oxygen.
Answer
+3
The oxidation state of chlorine in ClO2- is +3
Answer for screen readers
The oxidation state of chlorine in ClO2- is +3
More Information
The oxidation state is calculated by setting up an equation where the sum of oxidation states equals the charge of the ion.
Tips
A common mistake is not accounting for the overall charge when calculating the oxidation state.
Sources
- The oxidation state of chlorine in ClO2- is: A) 0 B) | Chegg.com - chegg.com
- Deducing the Oxidation State of Chlorine in the Hypochlorite Ion - nagwa.com
- Achieve #5 - CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY - Laurence Lavelle - lavelle.chem.ucla.edu
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