Question:

Among the following the correct order of acidity is :

Updated On: Apr 20, 2025
  • ${HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4 }$
  • ${ HClO4 < HClO < HClO3 < HClO4}$
  • ${ HClO4 < HClO2 < HClO < HClO3}$
  • ${ HClO3 < HClO4 < HClO2 < HClO}$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Explanation:
The acids in question are oxoacids of chlorine:

  • HClO — Hypochlorous acid
  • HClO₂ — Chlorous acid
  • HClO₃ — Chloric acid
  • HClO₄ — Perchloric acid

Trend:
Acidity of oxyacids increases with:

  • Increase in the oxidation state of the central atom (Cl)
  • Increase in number of oxygen atoms, due to increased electron-withdrawing effect (stabilizes the conjugate base)

Oxidation states:

  • Cl in HClO = +1
  • Cl in HClO₂ = +3
  • Cl in HClO₃ = +5
  • Cl in HClO₄ = +7

So, acid strength increases in the order:
\(\boxed{HClO < HClO_2 < HClO_3 < HClO_4}\)

Correct Answer:
\(\text{Option 1: } HClO < HClO_2 < HClO_3 < HClO_4\)

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