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Chlorine exhibits an oxidation state of +5 in which of the following ions?

Answer: ClO 3 −.

  • A ClO<sup>−</sup>
  • B ClO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>
  • C ClO<sub>2</sub><sup>−</sup>
  • D ClO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup>

Correct answer: B. ClO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>

Explanation: In ClO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup>: Cl + 3(−2) = −1 gives Cl = +5 (ClO<sup>−</sup> is +1, ClO<sub>2</sub><sup>−</sup> is +3, ClO<sub>4</sub><sup>−</sup> is +7).

Electron Transfer: Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + CuZnloses 2e⁻OXIDISED (Zn → Zn²⁺)2e⁻Cu²⁺gains 2e⁻REDUCED (Cu²⁺ → Cu)Zn = reducing agentCu²⁺ = oxidising agent

Electron transfer in a redox reaction: zinc loses electrons (oxidised, acts as reducing agent) and copper(II) ions gain those same electrons (reduced, acts as oxidising agent).

Concept context

Master electron transfer in chemistry: assign oxidation states, balance half-reactions, identify oxidising and reducing agents, and connect redox to everyday reactions.

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