The correct statement(s) regarding, (i) HClO , (ii) HClO2, (iii) HClO3 and (iv) HClO4 is (are)

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The number of Cl = O bonds in (ii) and (iii) together is two

The number of lone pairs of electrons on Cl in (ii) and (iii) together is three

The hybridization of Cl in (iv) is sp3

Amongst (i) to (iv), the strongest acid is (i)

answer is B.

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In all the oxy acids of chlorine; ‘Cl’ undergoes sp3 hybridisation

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