Question
Chemistry Question on Group 17 Elements
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
Answer
HClO<HClO2<HClO3<HClO4
Explanation
Solution
Acidic strength of oxoacids of a particular halogen atom increases with increase in oxidation number thus the order of acidic strength is $\overset{+1}{HClO}