STANDARDChemistry-Acids and Bases
STANDARD Chemistry Oxoacids of Halogens MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The correct order of acidity of oxoacids of halogens is
A
HClO < HClO₂ < HClO₃ < HClO₄
B
HClO₄ < HClO₃ < HClO₂ < HClO
C
HClO < HClO₄ < HClO₃ < HClO₂
D
HClO₄ < HClO₂ < HClO₃ < HClO
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Acidic strength of oxoacids of a particular halogen atom increases with increase in oxidation number, thus the order of acidic strength is HClO < HClO₂ < HClO₃ < HClO₄.
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