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Which of the following acid is weakest ?

A

HClO

B

HBr

C

`HClO_3`

D

HCl

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The correct Answer is:
D
Out of `HClO_3`, HClO and HCl, HCl is the weakest (lowest oxidation state). Out of HBr and HCl, HBr is stronger. Therefore, weakest acid is HCl.
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