Q. Which of the following is more acidic in nature?
A) HCIO
B) HCIO_{2}
C) HCIO_{3}
D) HCIO_{4}
Explanation
(d)
The acidity of oxyacids of halogens increases with increase in oxidation state of halogen.
Oxidation state of Cl in HCIO=+1
Oxidation state of Cl in HCIO_{2}=+3
Oxidation state of Cl in HCIO_{3}=+5
Oxidation state of Cl in HCIO_{4}=+7
Hence, HCIO_{4} has highest acidity among oxyacids of chlorine.
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