MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

What is oxidation state of chlorine in chlorous acid?

Answer: (C)

Solution

Chlorous acid is . Let the oxidation state of Cl be : , so . Hence (C). The oxoacids of chlorine are: (hypochlorous, +1),

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