JEE Advanced2021Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Ozonolysis of ClO 2 produces an oxide of chlorine. The average oxidation state of chlorine in this oxide is ______ .
Correct answer
0
Step-by-step solution
Reaction : ClO 2 + O 3 → ClO 3 + O 2 ClO 3 x + − 2 × 3 = 0 x = + 6 Here x is oxidation state of chlorine in ClO 3 .