Q.
( I ) HClO is stronger acid than HBrO( II ) Greater is the electronegativity of the halogen, greater will be the X-O bond polarity and greater will be the O-H bond polarity hence more easily the H+ ion will be released.Correct statements are
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a
I and II both are true
b
I is true and II is false
c
I is false and II is true
d
I and II are false
answer is A.
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I and II both are trueGreater is the electronegativity of the halogen, greater will be attraction of electron pair towards it and hence more easily the H+ ion will be released from O-H bond. ∴ HClO is stronger acid than HBrO
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