In ICl3, oxidation number of iodine and chlorine are, respectively
A
0 and 0
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B
+3 and −1
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C
−1 and +3
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D
−3 and +1
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Solution
The correct option is B+3 and −1 Chlorine is more electronegative than iodine. Hence, its oxidation number will be −1. Since 3, chlorine atoms are present and the molecule is neutral, the oxidation number of iodine will be +3.