The correct statement(s) regarding,
(i) `HClO`, (ii) `HClO_(2)`, (iii) `HClO_(3)` and (iv) `HClO_(4)` is (are)

Options

A. The number of Cl = O bonds in (ii) and (iii) together is two
B. The number of lone pairs of electrons on Cl in (ii) and (iii) together is three
C. The hybridisation of Cl in (iv) is `sp^3`
D. Amongst (i) to (iv), the strongest scid is (i)

Answer

B, C

Explanation

(i) `H-O-ddotoversetddotCl:` , (ii)`HO-ddotoverset(ddot)Cl=O` , (iii)`HO-undersetOunderset(||)oversetddot(Cl)=O` , (iv)`HO-undersetOunderset(||)overset(O)overset(||)(Cl)=O`