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Question:

Which is the strongest acid in the following?

H2SO4

HClO3

HClO4

H2SO3

Solution:

Among the given acids, perchloric acid (HClO4) is the strongest acid. This is because the conjugate base (ClO4-) ion is the weakest base. Among oxyacids of halogens the decreasing order of the acid strength is: HClO4 > HClO3 > HClO2 > HClO. Hence, option C is correct.