Equilibrium Question 84
Question: Which among the following is strongest acid [BHU 2005]
Options:
A) $H(ClO)O_2$
B) $H(ClO)O_3$
C) $ H(ClO)O_4$
D) $ H(ClO)$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
For oxoacids of the same element, the acidic strength increases with increase in the oxidation number of that element. $ \overset{+1}{\mathop{HClO}},<\overset{+3}{\mathop{HClO_2}},<\overset{+5}{\mathop{HClO_3}},<\overset{+7}{\mathop{HClO_4}}, $
