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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pt179

The acidic strength of the hypohalous acids follows the order

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: C

In a more electronegative halogen pulls electron density from the O-H bond, so the proton is released more easily and the conjugate base is stabilised. Electronegativity falls Cl > Br > I, hence acidity falls .
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