Question:

Which of the following is more acidic in nature?

Updated On: Jun 23, 2024
  • $ HClO $
  • $ HCl{{O}_{2}} $
  • $ HCl{{O}_{3}} $
  • $ HCl{{O}_{4}} $
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The acidity of oxyacids of halogens increases with increase in oxidation state of halogen.
Oxidation state of $Cl$ in $HClO =+1$
Oxidation state of $Cl$ in $HClO _{2}=+3$
Oxidation state of $Cl$ in $HClO _{3}=+5$
Oxidation state of $Cl$ in $HClO _{4}=+7$
$\because$ Oxidation state of chlorine is highest in $HClO _{4}$
$\therefore HClO _{4}$ has highest acidity among oxyacids of chlorine.
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Concepts Used:

Group 17 Elements

Halogens are the group 17 elements of the periodic table. The term ‘halogen’ means ‘salt-producing’, hence the name halogens as they possess the tendency to form salts after reacting to metals. It generally has five elements:

  • Fluorine (F)
  • Chlorine (Cl)
  • Bromine (Br)
  • Iodine (I)
  • Astatine (At)

These are all naturally occurring halogens but Tennessine (Ts) is an artificially created halogen.

Halogens:

Halogens are highly reactive elements and are highly electronegative. They have a high tendency to react with metals to form salts. They are also known as Group 17 elements. They have 7 electrons in their outer shell with a configuration of (ns2 np5). Fluorine being the first halogen in group 17, is highly reactive. Astatine is a halogen because of its resemblance with iodine despite it being radioactive.

Electronic Configuration:

The general electronic configuration for group 17 elements is ns2np5. This configuration clearly shows that they have 7 electrons in their valence shell. They require one more electron to complete their octet and achieve noble gas configuration.