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Calculate the oxidation number of the underlined element in the following ions. ul(l)O_(3)^(-) |
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Answer» SOLUTION :`IO_(3)^(-)` : LET the oxidation number of I in this ion be x. Therefore, `(x)+(-2)xx3=-1` or x=-1+6=+5 HENCE, the oxidation number of I in `IO_(3)^(-)` ion is +5. |
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