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What is the oxidation state of `Ga` in `GaCl_(2)`?

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`GaCl_(2)` or `(Ga_(2)Cl_(4))` is actually `Goverset(o+)(a)[GaCl_(4)]^(ө)`. Thus, the oxidation state of `Ga` in `GaCl_(2)` is both `+1` and `+3`.
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