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The ratio of oxidation states of $\mathrm{Cl}$ in potassium chloride to that in potassium chlorate is
ChemistryRedox ReactionsBITSATBITSAT 2014
Options:
  • A $\frac{+1}{5}$
  • B $\frac{-1}{5}$
  • C $\frac{-2}{5}$
  • D $\frac{+3}{5}$
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The correct answer is: $\frac{-1}{5}$
\mathrm{KCl} x & =-1 & \mathrm{KClO}_{3}

potassium chloride $+1+x-6=0$

$$

x=+5

$$

potassium chlorate.

$\therefore$ Ratio of oxidation state of $\mathrm{Cl}=\frac{-1}{5}$

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