Question:

Of the following compounds, which one is the strongest Bronsted acid in aqueous solution?

Updated On: Jun 18, 2022
  • $HClO_3$
  • $HClO_2$
  • $HOCl$
  • $HOBr$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

$\because$ Higher be the oxidation number of central atom in oxo-acids, more strongly it behave as Bronsted-acid.
Oxidation number for $Cl$ in $HClO _{3} \rightarrow+5$
Oxidation number for $Cl$ in $HClO _{2} \rightarrow+3$
Oxidation number for $Cl$ in $HClO \rightarrow+1$
Oxidation number for $Cl$ in $HBrO \rightarrow+1$
Hence, $HClO _{3}$ is the strongest Bronsted acid in aqueous solution.
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