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

Cl2 _____
ClO3– _____
Mg(ClO4)2 _____

Question

Identify the oxidation state of Cl in the following compounds. (3 points) 

		Cl2 _____ 
		ClO3– _____ 
		Mg(ClO4)2 _____

mayankdevnani · Answer

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

mayankdevnani · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

no wait number one has to be -1

chmvijay · Answer

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

joannablackwelder · Answer

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

midhun.madhu1987 · Answer

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