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Strongest conjugate base is

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a

ClO

b

ClO2

c

ClO3

d

ClO4

answer is A.

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If acid is weak, its conjugate base will be strong. Greater the oxidation number of Cl, stronger the acid and thus, weaker the conjugate base.
HClO+1,HClO2+3,HClO3+5HClO4+7                                          
Oxidation number of Cl and acidic strength increases.
ClO,ClO2,ClO3,ClO4 
Conjugate base strength increases.
Hence, CIO- is the strongest base.

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