Question

Oxidation state of chlorine in hypochlorous acid is

• A. +1
• B. +2
• C. -1
• D. -2

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Hypochlorous acid is HOCl
Let O.S. of Cl = $x$ ; O.S. of H = 1 ;
O.S. of O = - 2
$\therefore$ 1 - 2 + x = 0
x = + I.