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Which the following is the correct order of oxidizing power of perhalates?(a) BrO4^– < IO4^– < ClO4^–(b) IO4^– > BrO4^– > ClO4^–(c) IO4^– < BrO4^– < ClO4^–(d) BrO4^– > IO4^– > ClO4^–This question was addressed to me at a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of P-Block Elements in division P-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (d) BrO4^– > IO4^– > ClO4^–

Explanation: Perhalates are strong OXIDIZING AGENTS, their oxidizing power DECREASES in the order: BrO4^– > IO4^– > ClO4^–. This can be explained on the basis of their electrode potentials. Although among perhalates BrO4^– is the strongest oxidizing AGENT, yet it is WEAKER oxidizing agent than F2.



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