Chemistry
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Question
Which is the strongest acid ?
A
HClO
B
HClO2
C
HClO3
D
HClO4
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A
HClO
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B
HClO2
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C
HClO3
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D
HClO4
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Explanation
Perchloric acid (HClO4) is the strongest among the chlorine oxoacids, since its higher oxidation state and greater number of oxygen atoms stabilize its conjugate base most effectively.
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