Among HClO, HClO₂, HClO₃, HClO₄, the strongest acid is
- A
HClO₃
- Bcheck_circle
HClO₄
- C
HClO
- D
HClO₂
Explanation
More terminal O atoms stabilize the conjugate base via electron delocalization → stronger acid.
Molecular Structure of Acids and Bases
AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5
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