Order the Following Acids from Weakest to Strongest: HClO,HClO₄,HClO₂,HClO₃

question 178

Multiple Choice

Order the following acids from weakest to strongest: HClO,HClO₄,HClO₂,HClO₃.

• A)HClO < HClO₃ < HClO₄ < HClO₂
• B)HClO₄ < HClO < HClO₂ < HClO₃
• C)HClO < HClO₄ < HClO₃ < HClO₂
• D)HClO₄ < HClO₃ < HClO₂ < HClO
• E)HClO < HClO₂ < HClO₃ < HClO₄

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