Manipal MET2015Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which of the following is the strongest oxidising agent?
Options
- AHOCl
- BHClO ₂
- CHClO ₃
- DHClO ₄
Correct answer
D. HClO ₄
Step-by-step solution
Perchloric acid ( HClO ₄ ) is the strongest acid among these acidic because the acidic character of oxoacid increases with increasing the oxidation number of a particular halogen atom.