NEET2013ChemistryRedox ReactionsActual
Which is the strongest acid in the following?
Options
- AH ₂ SO ₄
- BHClO ₃
- CHClO ₄
- DH ₂ SO ₃
Correct answer
C. HClO ₄
Step-by-step solution
The strength of axyacids can also be decided with the help of the oxidation number central atom. Higher the oxidation number of central atom, more acidic is the oxyacid. Since, in HClO ₄ , oxidation number of Cl is highest, so HClO ₄ is the strongest acid among the given.