Q78 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 1) · Chemistry

Among the following, the correct order of acidity is:

  • A
    HClO3<HClO4<HClO2<HClO
  • Correct answer
    B
    HClO<HClO2<HClO3<HClO4
  • C
    HClO2<HClO<HClO3<HClO4
  • D
    HClO4<HClO2<HClO<HClO3

Solution

Acidic strength ∝ stability of conjugate base (Anion)

stability of conjugate base ∝ less charge density ∝ more charge delocalisation ∝ resonating structure

Figure

Oxidation state of chlorine ∝ Acidity of Oxo Acid.

HClO<HClO2<HClO3<HClO4 is the correct increasing order.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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