For the chlorate ion, ClO₃^- , what are the oxidation states of the Cl and O, respectively A) - 1, - 2 B) +5, - 2 C) +6, - 2 D) +7, - 2 E) +2, - 1

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The chlorate ion has the formula $ClO_3^-$. In this ion, oxygen has an oxidation state of -2. Since there are three oxygen atoms, their total contribution is -6. To balance the charge of the ion (-1), chlorine must have an oxidation state of +5.

For the Chlorate Ion, ClO3- , What Are the Oxidation

For the Chlorate Ion, ClO₃^- , What Are the Oxidation