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ClO 2 is an/a
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JEE Main
Options:
  • A anhydride of HClO 2
  • B anhydride of HClO 3
  • C mixed anhydride of HClO 2 and HClO 3
  • D mixed anhydride of HClO 3 and HClO 4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: mixed anhydride of HClO 2 and HClO 3
CIO 2 reacts KOH forming KClO 3 and KCIO 2
2KOH+ 2CIO 2 KCIO 2 + KCIO 3 +  H 2 O
This reaction indicates that CIO 2 is a mixed anhydride of HClO 2 and HCIO 3 .

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