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What is the oxidation state of chlorine atom in hypochlorous acid?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)MHT CETMHT CET 2020 (19 Oct Shift 1)
Options:
  • A $+2$
  • B $+3$
  • C $-1$
  • D $+1$
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The correct answer is: $+1$
(C)
Hypochlorus acid $\rightarrow$ HOCl Oxidation state of $\mathrm{Cl}=+1$

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