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What is the oxidation number of Cl in CaOCl2?

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-1
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Solution

The correct option is B -1
There are two types of chlorine atoms present in CaOCl2. One is attached to calcium and has a `-1` oxidation state and the other is attached to oxygen and has a `+1` oxidation state. The average oxidation state of chlorine in CaOCl2 is `0`.

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