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Determine the oxidation number of Cl in `HCl, HOCl, HClO_(4) " and " ClO_(2)`.

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To determine the oxidation number of chlorine (Cl) in the compounds HCl, HOCl, HClO₄, and ClO₂, we will follow a systematic approach using the known oxidation states of hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **For HCl:** - The oxidation number of hydrogen (H) is +1. - Let the oxidation number of chlorine (Cl) be x. - The compound is neutral, so the sum of oxidation numbers must equal 0. ...
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