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Oxidation state of chlorine in hypochlorous acid

A

`-1`

B

`+1`

C

`+7`

D

`-7`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`2H_(2) O_(2)^(-1) to 2H_(2) overset(-2)(O^(-2)) + overset(0)(O_(2))`
Hence, oxygen is both oxidised and reduced.
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