MCQ
Oxidation state of iodine in $\mathrm{ICl}_2{ }^{-}$​ is :
  • $+1$
  • B
    $-1$
  • C
    $+2$
  • D
    $-2$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$+1$
$\text{Cl}$ is in $-1$ oxidation state since it has lower atomic number than iodine.
Let the oxidation state of iodine be $x.$
$x + (−1) \times 2 = −1$

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