Calculate the Oxidation Number of the Chlorine in Perchloric Acid,HClO₄,a

question 52

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 is the correct oxidation number.

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