Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

If solid $\text{KClO}_3$ is heated in the absence of air, a mixture containing two chlorine compounds is produced in a mole ratio of $3:1$. Chlorine is the only element whose oxidation number changes during this reaction. What might the oxidation numbers of chlorine be in the two compounds formed?

  • A$+3$ and $-1$
  • B$+6$ and $+4$
  • C$+7$ and $-1$
  • D$+7$ and $+1$

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