VOCl$_3$ Match the oxidation states in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right. +5 The oxidation state of V is +4 The oxidation state of O is +3 The oxidation state of Cl is +2 +1 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 Submit Request Answer Reset Help
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The oxidation state of oxygen is usually -2. The oxidation state of chlorine is usually -1. Let x be the oxidation state of V. Then we have: x + (-2) + 3(-1) = 0 x - 2 - 3 = 0 x - 5 = 0 x = +5 Show more…
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