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Ch.22 - The Main Group Elements

Chapter 22, Problem 10

Consider the following oxoacids: HClO, HClO2, HClO3, and HClO4. In which oxoacid does chlorine have an oxidation

state of +5? Which oxoacid is the strongest?

(LO 22.17)

(a) HClO has a Cl oxidation state of +5, and HClO4 is the strongest acid.

(b) HClO2 has a Cl oxidation state of +5, and HClO is the strongest acid.

(c) HClO3 has a Cl oxidation state of +5, and HClO4 is the strongest acid.

(d) HClO4 has a Cl oxidation state of +5, and HClO is the strongest acid.

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