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The ion $ClO X_{3} X^{-}$ is called

Ahypochlorite
Bchlorate
Cperchlorate
Dchlorite

Answer: B

Using the -ate series:

ClO X^{-}

hypochlorite,

ClO X_{2} X^{-}

chlorite,

ClO X_{3} X^{-}

chlorate,

ClO X_{4} X^{-}

perchlorate.

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