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Oxidation state of chlorine in hypochlorous acid

A

`+1`

B

`+2`

C

`-1`

D

`-2`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Hypochlorous acid is HOCl.
Let O.S. of Cl =x , O.S. of H=1 , O.S. of O = -2
`therefore` 1-2+x= 0
r = +1.
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