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What is the oxidation number of chlorine in `ClO_(3)^(-)` ?

A

`+5`

B

`+3`

C

`+4`

D

`+2`

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Let O.N of Cl in `ClO_(3)^(-)` be x
`:. X+3 (-2) =-1`
`= x =-1 +6 =5`.
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