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AIIMS 2014

Exam: AIIMS
Year: 2014
Subject: Chemistry
Chapter: p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

AIIMS 2014 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

Which halogen forms only one oxoacid (HOX) ?

Which halogen forms only one oxoacid

(\mathrm{HOX})

?

Options

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

Correct answer

A. $\mathrm{F}$

Step-by-step solution

Due to high electronegativity and small size, fluorine forms only one oxoacid,

\mathrm{HOF}

known as fluoric(I) acid or hypofluorous acid.

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