In which of the following oxidation numb...

In which of the following oxidation number of chlorine is +5 ?

A

`Cl^(-)`

B

`ClO^(-)`

C

`ClO_(2)^(-)`

D

`ClO_(3)^(-)`

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The correct Answer is:

D

In `ClO_(3)^(-)` O.N. of Cl is +5
Let `x` is the O.N. of Cl (O.N. of C = -2)
`:. X +3(-2) = -1`
or `x = +5`.

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