Question

\(\text{HClO}, \text{HClO}_2, \text{HClO}_3, \text{HClO}_4\) (acidic strength)

Hint:

The acidic strength in oxyacids tends to increase with the rising oxidation state of the central atom, enhancing the ability of the acid to donate protons.

Answer 1

Order of Increasing Acidic Strength: The acidity of chlorine's oxyacids correlates positively with the oxidation state of chlorine. Acids with chlorine in higher oxidation states have more stable conjugate bases, which enhances their acidic strength. \[ \text{HClO} < \text{HClO}_2 < \text{HClO}_3 < \text{HClO}_4 \]