Which oxyacid of halogen is a strong oxidizing agent?
Correct answer: C. HClO
- A. HClO₄
- B. HClO₃
- C. HClO
- D. HClO₂
Explanation
The lower the oxidation state of halogen in an oxyacid, the stronger the oxidizing ability, because it can accept electrons to reach a higher oxidation state.HClO: Cl⁺¹ → strong oxidizerHClO₄: Cl⁺⁷ → already fully oxidized → weak/no oxidizer
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