+1KCl−2O oxidation state of alrali metals = +1 oxygen = -2
Let oxidation state of chlorine is x. ∴ x+1+(-2) = 0 ∴ x = +1
Thus, oxidation state of chlorine in potassium chlorate is +1.
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