Calculate the oxidation number of the chlorine in perchloric acid, HClO₄, a strong oxidizing agent.

Calculate the oxidation number of the chlorine in perchloric acid, HClO₄, a strong oxidizing agent.

Calculate the oxidation number of the chlorine in perchloric acid, HClO₄, a strong oxidizing agent.


A) -1


B) +4


C) +5


D) +7


E) None of these is the correct oxidation number.



Answer: D


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