Among the oxyacids of chlorine, the order of acidic character is

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Among the oxyacids of chlorine, the order of acidic character is

Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)AP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2017 (24 Apr Shift 1)

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A $\mathrm{HClO}_4 < \mathrm{HClO}_3 < \mathrm{HClO}_2 < \mathrm{HOCl}$
B $\mathrm{HOCl} < \mathrm{HClO}_2 < \mathrm{HClO}_3 < \mathrm{HClO}_4$
C $\mathrm{HClO}_2 < \mathrm{HClO} < \mathrm{HClO}_3 < \mathrm{HClO}_4$
D $\mathrm{HClO}_3 < \mathrm{HClO}_2 < \mathrm{HOCl} < \mathrm{HClO}_4$

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{HOCl} < \mathrm{HClO}_2 < \mathrm{HClO}_3 < \mathrm{HClO}_4$

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