Calculate the Oxidation Number of the Chlorine in Perchloric Acid

question 86

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 the above is the correct oxidation number.

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