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MHT CET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

What is the oxidation state of chlorine atom in hypochlorous acid?

  1. A \(+2\)
  2. B \(+3\)
  3. C \(-1\)
  4. D \(+1\)
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(D) \(+1\)

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Hypochlorus acid \(\rightarrow\) HOCl Oxidation state of \(\mathrm{Cl}=+1\)