Single Choice

The oxidation number of chlorine in $$HOCl$$

A$$-1$$
B$$0$$
C$$+1$$
Correct Answer
D$$+2$$

Solution

Let, $$x$$ be the oxidation number of chlorine in $$HOCl.$$

Now,

$$+1+x+(-2)=0;\ \Rightarrow x=+1$$

In hypochlorous acid, chlorine atom has $$+1$$ oxidation number.

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