Q.

With respect to hypochlorite, chlorate and perchlorate ions, choose the correct Statements (s) 
 

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a

The hypochlorite and chlorate ions disproportionate to give rise to identical set of ions. 
 

b

The hypochlorite ion is the strongest conjugate base. 

c

The molecular shape of only chlorate ion is influenced by the lone pair of electrons of Cl
 

d

The hypochlorite ion oxidizes the sulphite ion 

answer is A, B, D.

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Detailed Solution

The structure of HClO and  HClO4 are as follows.

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The central atom in both HClO and  HClO4issp3
Reaction of  Cl2 with  H2O gives  HOCl Which decomposed to give reagent oxygen.
 Cl2+H2O[HCl+HOCl]2HCl+[O]
The conjugate base of HClO4 Is a weaker base than  H2O
HClO4 Is more acidic than HClO  Because of resonance stabilization of its anion.   
 

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