Find out the oxidation number of chlorin...

Find out the oxidation number of chlorine in the following compounds and arrange them in increasing order of oxidation number of chlorine.
`NaClO_(4), NaClO_(3), NaClO, KClO_(2), Cl_(2)O_(7), ClO_(3), Cl_(2)O, NaCl, Cl_(2), ClO_(2)`.
Which oxidation state is not present in any of the above compounds?`

A

`+5`

B

`+3`

C

`+4`

D

`+2`

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The correct Answer is:

A

Let O.N of Cl in `ClO_(3)^(-)` be x
`:. X+3 (-2) =-1`
`= x =-1 +6 =5`.

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