JEE Main levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 2 of 3ph033
Select the correct statement(s) about the oxoacids and oxoanions of chlorine.
AThe oxidation state of chlorine in HClOX2 is +3.
BIn HClOX3 the chlorine atom has three bond pairs and one lone pair, so the three oxygen atoms are arranged pyramidally around it.
CClOX2X− is linear.
DClOX4X− is tetrahedral.
Answer: A, B, D
A, B and D are correct: ClOX4X− has four bond pairs and no lone pair, HClOX3 has three bond pairs and one lone pair at Cl, and +1+x−4=0 gives x=+3. C is wrong, as ClOX2X− has two bond pairs and two lone pairs at Cl, so it is bent.