Question

In which of the following compounds $Cl$ has the oxidation state of $+1$ ?

• A. $Cl{O}_2^{-}$
• B. $Cl{O}_3^{-}$
• C. $Cl{O}^{-}$
• D. $Cl{O}_4^{-}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $Cl{O}^{-}$

$\left(a\right)Cl{O}_2^{-}x-4=-1\Rightarrow x=+3TheoxidationstateofClis+3$

$\left(b\right)Cl{O}_3^{-}x-6=-1\Rightarrow x=+5TheoxidationstateofClis+5$

$\left(c\right)Cl{O}^{-}x-2=-1\Rightarrow x=+1TheoxidationstateofClis+1$

$\left(d\right)Cl{O}_4^{-}x-8=-1\Rightarrow x=+7TheoxidationstateofClis+7$
Therefore, the correct option is (c)