Number of Cl = O bonds in chlorous acid, chloric acid and perchloric acid respectively are: (A) 3, 1 and 1 (B) 4, 1 and 0 (C) 1, 1 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3

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Number of Cl = O bonds in chlorous acid, chloric acid and perchloric acid respectively are:

(A) 3, 1 and 1
(B) 4, 1 and 0
(C) 1, 1 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

The structures are as given below –

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