Question

On the basis of structure, the oxidation of two Cl atoms in $CaOC{l}_2$ respectively are

• A. -1, +1
• B. +2, -2
• C. -2, +2
• D. +2,+2

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$CaO{C}_{12}$ can be represented a
$C{a}^{2+}(C{I}^{-})(CI{O}^{-})$
$O.N.ofCIinC{I}^{-}=-1$
$O.N.ofCIinCI{O}^{-}=+1$