What Is the Oxidation Number of the Chlorine in the Compound

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the oxidation number of the chlorine in the compound, Ba(ClO₂) ₂?

• A) 0
• B) - 1
• C) - 2
• D) +3
• E) +6

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