For the Chlorate Ion, ClO₃^- , What Are the Oxidation

question 28

Multiple Choice

For the chlorate ion, ClO₃^- , what are the oxidation states of the Cl and O, respectively

• A) - 1, - 2
• B) +5, - 2
• C) +6, - 2
• D) +7, - 2
• E) +2, - 1

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