Q.

Staiement-1: Amongst the oxo acids of halogens, HOCl,HOBr and HOI, the HOI is the most acidic acid

Statement-2: The conjugate base stability is ClO->BrO->IO-

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a

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.

b

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True

c

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 Is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1

d

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Staiement-1: Amongst the oxo acids of halogens, HOCl,HOBr and HOI, the HOI is the list acidic acid because the I is not highly electronegative, most of the electron density remains in the O-H bond, making it more difficult for H to escape the molecule and making it a weaker acid.

Statement-2: The conjugate base stability is ClO->BrO->IO-

The acid is more likely to contribute a proton if the conjugate base is more stable. As a result, 

the stronger the acid, the more stable the conjugate base.

HOCl>HOBr>HOIpKa=7.58.610.6

Stability :  ClO->BrO->IO-

Hence correct option is D

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