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Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements

Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their acidic strength HIO

A

HBrO > HCIO > HIO

B

HCIO > HBrO > HIO

C

HIO > HBrO > HCIO

D

HCIO > HIO > HBrO

Answer

HCIO > HBrO > HIO

Explanation

Solution

HCIO>HBrO>HIO {HCIO > HBrO > HIO} on the basis of electronegativity of halogen