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STANDARD Chemistry Oxidation States MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
In which of the following compounds oxidation state of chlorine has two different values?
A
CaCl₂
B
NaCl
C
CaOCl₂
D
CCl₄
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
In CaOCl₂, chlorine exists in two oxidation states: +1 in Ca(OCl)₂ and -1 in CaCl₂.
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