MHT CET202310 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Identify strongest oxoacid of halogen from following.
Options
- AHypochlorous acid
- BChlorous acid
- CChloric acid
- DPerchloric acid
Correct answer
D. Perchloric acid
Step-by-step solution
Increasing order of acid strength is: HOCl < HClO ₂ < HClO ₃ < HClO ₄ Hence, perchloric acid ( HClO ₄ ) is the strongest acid, among the oxoacids of chlorine.