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Which of the following oxo acids of chlorine is the best oxidisinig agent?

A

`HClO`

B

`HClO_(2)`

C

`HClO_(3)`

D

`HClO_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
The more the oxidation state of the halogen, the lesser is oxidising power of its oxo acids. Thus, the oxidising power of oxo acid is in the order.
`HClO gt HClO_(2) gt HClO_(3) gt HClO_(4)`. Hence, HClO is the best oxidising agent.
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