The oxidation state of iodine in HIO₄ (periodic acid) is:
Solution
HIO₄: +1 + x + 4(-2) = 0 ⇒ 1 + x - 8 = 0 ⇒ x = +7.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 17: Halogens
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