chapter 7.  ELEMENTS OF GROUPS 16, 17 AND 18 class 12 chemistry textbook solution

3. Answer the following.

xiv. Write the names and structural formulae of oxoacids of chlorine

Answer:-

Oxoacids of chlorine are compounds that contain chlorine, oxygen, and hydrogen atoms. These compounds are acids because they can donate hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water. Here are the names and structural formulae of some common oxoacids of chlorine:

  1. Chloric Acid (HClO3):
    • Chemical Formula: HClO3
    • Structural Formula:

O
|
H–Cl–O
|
O

Perchloric Acid (HClO4):

  • Chemical Formula: HClO4
  • Structural Formula:

O
|
H–Cl–O
|
O
|
O

Chlorous Acid (HClO2):

  • Chemical Formula: HClO2
  • Structural Formula:

O
|
H–Cl–O
|
O

Hypochlorous Acid (HClO):

Chemical Formula: HClO
Structural Formula:
O
|
H–Cl

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