Determine the Correct Oxidation Numbers for All Three Elements in Ca(ClO)₂

question 77

Multiple Choice

Determine the correct oxidation numbers for all three elements in Ca(ClO) ₂ in the order that the elements are shown in the formula

• A) +2, +1, -2.
• B) +2, -2, +1.
• C) +2, -3, +2
• D) -2, +2, -1
• E) -2, +3, -2

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