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The oxidation number of chlorine in KClO...

The oxidation number of chlorine in `KClO_(3)` is

A

`+5`

B

`-5`

C

`+1`

D

`-1`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Oxidation number of Cl in `KClO_(3)` is,
`1+x-6=0`
`therefore x=+5`.
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