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Based on the concept of oxidation states and effective electronegativity, what is the correct increasing order of acidic strength for the oxoacids of Chlorine?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

Acidic strength of oxoacids increases with the positive oxidation state of the central atom. The states are $+1$ in $HClO$, $+3$ in $HClO_2$, $+5$ in $HClO_3$, and $+7$ in $HClO_4$.

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