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An oxide of chlorine with water gives the strongest acid. The ratio of chlorine and oxygen in its formula is
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)AP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2023 (19 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2:1
  • B $1: 2$
  • C $2: 7$
  • D $1: 3$
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The correct answer is: $2: 7$
Chlorine heptoxide $\mathrm{Cl}_2 \mathrm{O}_7$ reacts with water to give perchloric acid $\mathrm{HClO}_4$ which is the strongest acid. Thus, the ratio of $\mathrm{Cl}$ to $\mathrm{O}$ is $2: 7$.

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