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Among the following oxoacids, the correct decreasing order of acid strength is :
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HClO4 > HClO3 > HClO2 > HOCl
In oxyacids of chlorine as oxygen content increases. The acidic strength increases.
HClO4 > HClO3 > HClO2 > HOCl
Conjugate base
(conjugate base) anion stability increase due to resonance. So acidic character increase.
HClO4 > HClO3 > HClO2 > HOCl
Conjugate base
(conjugate base) anion stability increase due to resonance. So acidic character increase.
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