Relative order of acidity of oxy acid is

Correct answer: B. HClO4 > HClO3 > HClO2 > HClO

  • A. HClO > HClO2 > HClO3 > HClO4
  • B. HClO4 > HClO3 > HClO2 > HClO
  • C. HClO3 > HClO2 > HClO > HClO4
  • D. HClO2 > HClO4 > HClO3 > HClO

Explanation

The acidity of oxyacids is influenced by the number of oxygen atoms bonded to the central atom. More oxygen atoms increase the electron-withdrawing effect, enhancing the acid's ability to donate protons. Therefore, the correct order of acidity for the given oxyacids is HClO4 > HClO3 > HClO2 > HClO. Option B correctly reflects this order, whereas the other options do not align with the principle that more oxygen atoms increase acidity.

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