Single Choice

Oxidation state of chlorine in perchloric acid is

A$$-1$$
B$$0$$
C$$-7$$
D$$+7$$
Correct Answer

Solution

$$H\overset { \ast }{ C } l{O}_{4}$$

Let, $$x$$ be the oxidation state of chlorine in perchloric acid.

$$1+x+(-2)\times 4=0;\ \Rightarrow x=8-1=+7$$ oxidation state

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