MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

What is the number of oxygen atoms bonded to chlorine in its strongest oxoacid?

(A)1
(B)2
(C)3
(D)4Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

The oxoacids of chlorine are HOCl (hypochlorous), HOClO (), and . Acid strength increases with the number of oxygen atoms on Cl because more oxygens (i) withdraw electron density and (ii) stabilise the

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