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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Co(ClO2)2 What are the oxidation numbers of Co and Cl? The O would have an oxidation number of -2 making the Cl have a +1 and Co have a +1. Just double checking my logic :) Is it correct?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

your logic is good, but you missed the fact that there are 2 chlorite ions, therefore Co is 2+

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Would you believe I wrote +2 on my paper and +1 here? I was wondering why the hell I got the right answer that didn't make sense! Thanks! Silly mistakes abound.

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