P Block Elements Question 26
Question: Of the following acids, the one that is strongest is
[DPMT 2004]
Options:
A) $ HBrO_4 $
B) $ HOCl $
C) $ HNO_2 $
D) $ H_3PO_3 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Oxidation number of $ Br $ in $ HBrO_4 $ is higher than that of $ Cl $ in $ HOCl $, $ N $ in $ HNO_2 $ and $ P $ in $ H_3PO_3 $ so it is the strongest acid among these.