Q. The oxidation number of chlorine in KClO₃ is:
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
+5
Explanation: For KClO₃: (+1) + x + 3(-2) = 0, therefore x = +5.
Explanation by: Jyoti
For KClO₃: (+1) + x + 3(-2) = 0, therefore x = +5.