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Select the correct statement(s) about the oxoacids and oxoanions of chlorine.

  1. AThe oxidation state of chlorine in is .
  2. BIn the chlorine atom has three bond pairs and one lone pair, so the three oxygen atoms are arranged pyramidally around it.
  3. C is linear.
  4. D is tetrahedral.

Answer: A, B, D

A, B and D are correct: has four bond pairs and no lone pair, has three bond pairs and one lone pair at Cl, and gives . C is wrong, as has two bond pairs and two lone pairs at Cl, so it is bent.
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