Q.

Which of the following represents halous acid?

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a

HOX

b

HXO2

c

HXO3

d

HXO4

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Only chlorous acid is included in the halous acids. The oxidation state of the chlorine in chlorous acid is +3. Due to the existence of two lone pairs on the core chlorine atom, the chlorite ion has a V-shaped form. like OCIO-. The salts of iodine, bromine, chlorine, etc. are known as halates.

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