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QJEEAdv15Chc87e: JEE Advanced 2015 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEAdv15Chc87e Solution: The correct statements regarding (i) HClO, (ii) HClO 2 , (iii)…
The correct statements regarding (i) HClO, (ii) HClO2, (iii) HClO3 and (iv) HClO4 is (are)
Multiple Choice Options
- A The number of Cl=O bonds (ii) and (iii) together is two.
- B The number of lone pairs of electrons on Cl in (ii) and (iii) together is three.
- C The hybridization of Cl in (iv) is sp3
- D Amongst (i) to (iv), the strongest acid is (i).
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
In all the oxyacids of chlorine : Cl undergoes sp3 hybridization HClO4 is the strongest acid among the given compounds.
