Question

Identify the oxidation state of Cl in the following compounds. (3 points)

Cl2 _____
ClO3– _____
Mg(ClO4)2 _____

Answer 1

Remember :- when an element is found in their elemental state(not forming compound only alone) then,its oxidation no. would be 0

Answer 2

so @math92130 what is the oxidation no. of \(\large \bf Cl_2\) { HINT :- See my 1 st comment }

Answer 3

okay so this is what i think. correct me if I'm wrong.
1. 0.
2. +5
3. +7

Answer 4

no wait number one has to be -1

Answer 5

you re right :) in all its 0, +5 and +7

Answer 6

You were right the first time. All diatomics are 0. :)