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Calculate the oxidation number of the underlined element in the following ions. ul(l)O_(3)^(-)

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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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