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Of the four oxyacids of chlorine the strongest oxidising agent in dilute aqueous solution is |
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Answer» HClO4Explanation:The strength of the oxy-acids of chlorine increases in the order HClO < HClO2 < HCLO3 < HClO4.Perchloric ACID, HClO4, is supposed to be the strongest of all known SIMPLE acids.For the oxy-acids of any non-metal, higher the oxidation number stronger will be the acid. The oxidation STATES of chlorine in HClO, HClO2, HClO3 and HClO4 respectively are +1, +3, +5, and +7.Hope you got it. Do like it |
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