Q35 / 180 · AIIMS 2014 · Chemistry

Which halogen forms only one oxoacid $(\mathrm{HOX})$ ?

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{F}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{Cl}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{Br}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{I}$

Solution

Due to high electronegativity and small size, fluorine forms only one oxoacid, $\mathrm{HOF}$ known as fluoric(I) acid or hypofluorous acid.

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

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