KVPY2016Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
The pK _ a of oxoacids of chlorine in water follows the order
Options
- AHClO < HClO ₃ < HClO ₂ < HClO ₄
- BHClO ₄ < HClO ₃ < HClO ₂ < HClO
- CHClO ₄ < HClO ₂ < HClO ₃ < HClO
- DHClO ₂ < HClO < HClO ₃ < HClO ₄
Correct answer
B. HClO ₄ < HClO ₃ < HClO ₂ < HClO
Step-by-step solution
Acidic strength of acid is array l HClO ₄> HClO ₃> HClO ₂> HClO [ H ⁺ ] ka p ^ ka p ^ k _ a order HClO ₄ < HClO ₃ < HClO ₂ < HClO array