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Which of following in the strongest acid ?A. `ClO_(3)(OH)`B. `ClO_(2)(OH)`C. `SO(OH)_(2)`D. `SO_(2)(OH)_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
`CIO_3(OH) or HCIO_4`, is the known strongest acid, Acid strength depends upon the oxidation state and the electronegativity of the central atom. In `ClO_3(OH),` the chlorins atom is in its highest oxidation state. `CIO_3(OH)` is stronger acid than `SO_2(OH)_2`, because Cl is in higher oxidation state (+7) and also chlorine is more electronegative than sulphur.


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