Question 5.1: in the following sets arrange the substance in order of the property indicated give reasons.
(a) increasing acidic character
HClO, HClO2, HClO3, and HClO4.
Answer: Acidic strength increases with number of oxygen atoms when number of oxygen atoms increases the binding electrons are shifted away from hydrogen atom therefore the tendency of an acid to lose a Proton increases hence is the strength of acid increases.
HClO<HClO2< HClO3<HClO4
Question 5.2:Increasing oxidising power
F2, CL2, Br2, I2
Answer:
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