The average oxidation state of chlorine in bleaching powder is

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The average oxidation state of chlorine in bleaching powder is (A) -1 (B) +1 (C) Zero (D) -2 as well as +2

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<img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/bde7e0d1186447857d6a971171831ec5-.png" /> ∴ Average oxidation state = (+1 - 1/2)= 0

Q. The average oxidation state of chlorine in bleaching powder is

$- 1$

$+ 1$

Zero

$- 2$ as well as $+ 2$

$∴$ Average oxidation state $= \frac{+ 1 - 1}{2} = 0$