Question

Which is the strongest acid in the following : [2013]
(a) HClO₃ (b) HClO₄
(c) H₂SO₃ (d) H₂SO₄

Answer 1

Answer:

@HCLO 3 IS THE STRONGEST ACID

Answer 2

To find which is the strongest acid in the following :

• We can explain this as more positive is the oxidation state of an element more electron deficient it will be.
• Hence,it will readily accept more electrons and behave as a strong acid.
• Also, more will be the oxidation state, O-H bond will also get more weaker.
• As a result, the compound will be able to give hydrogen ions more readily.
• More the Hydrogen ions in the solution more will be acidic.

Hence HClO4 will be the strongest acid.