Question

In case of 

(i) HClO 

(ii) HClO₂ 

(iii) HClO₃ 

(iv) HClO₄

the correct statement is : 

(a) The total number of ClO bonds in (i) and (iii) is two 

(b) The number of lone pairs at Cl in (ii) and (iii) is three 

(c) Cl is sp³ hybridized in (iv) 

(d) Strongest acid is (i) from (i) to (iv)

Answer 1

Correct option is : (b) The number of lone pairs at Cl in (ii) and (iii) is three