For Which One of the Following Acids Is Chlorine in the +5

question 8

Multiple Choice

For which one of the following acids is chlorine in the +5 oxidation state

• A) HCl
• B) HClO
• C) HClO₂
• D) HClO₃
• E) HClO₄

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