JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry The p-Block Elements JEE Main

The acidic character order for given oxy-acids of halogens is:

(A)HOCl > HOBr > HOICorrect
(B)HOI > HOBr > HOCl
(C)HOBr > HOCl > HOI
(D)HOI > HOCl > HOBr

Answer: (A)

Solution

Acidity decreases as the halogen's electronegativity decreases (Cl>Br>I).

Question ID VK-136308