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Among the following, the correct order of acidity is:A. `HClO lt HClO_(2) lt HClO_(3) lt HClO_(4)`B. `HClO_(2) lt HClO lt HClO_(3) lt HClO_(4)`C. `HClO_(4) lt HClO_(2) lt HClO lt HClO_(3)`D. `HClO_(3) lt HClO_(4) lt HClO_(2) lt HClO`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
As the oxidation state of halogen i.e, `-Cl` in this case incraseses acidity of oxyacid increases.
`HClO` : Oxidation state of `Cl = +1`
`HClO_(2)` : Oxidation state of `Cl = +3`
`HClO_(3)` : Oxidation state of `Cl = +5`
`HClO_(4)` : Oxidation state of `Cl = +7`
Therefore, the correct order of acidity would be
`HClO lt HClO_(2) lt HClO_(3) lt HCl O_(4)`


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