Q.

Of the given anions, the strongest Bronsted base is

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a

ClO-

b

ClO3-

c

ClO2-

d

ClO4-

answer is A.

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Bronsted bases are proton acceptors. As the delocalisation of negative charge decreases stability of conjugate base decreases, hence electron donation ability increases, that is basic streangth increases.Acidic strength : HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4Basic strength  : ClO¯ > ClO2¯ > ClO3¯ > ClO4¯
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