Calculate the Oxidation Number of the Chlorine in Perchloric Acid

question 17

Multiple Choice

Calculate the oxidation number of the chlorine in perchloric acid, HClO₄, a strong oxidizing agent.

• A)−1
• B)+4
• C)+5
• D)+7
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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