Q47 / 150 · MHT CET 2024 (03 May Shift 2) · Chemistry

In which of the following compounds chlorine has highest oxidation state?

A
KCl
B
HClO
C
$\quad \mathrm{HClO}_2$
Correct answer
D
$\quad \mathrm{HClO}_4$

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

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