AIPMT PRELIMS2005Chemistry-Acids and Bases
AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Chemistry Strength of Acids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The correct order of acid strength is:
A
HClO < HClO₂ < HClO₃ < HClO₄
B
HClO₄ < HClO < HClO₂ < HClO₃
C
HClO₂ < HClO₃ < HClO₄ < HClO
D
HClO₄ < HClO₃ < HClO₂ < HClO
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The acid strength increases with the number of oxygen atoms attached to the central atom, hence HClO < HClO₂ < HClO₃ < HClO₄.
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