MCQ
Thermally most stable compound is
  • A
    $HOClO_3$
  • B
    $HOClO_2$
  • $HOCl$
  • D
    $HOClO$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$HOCl$
c
Since all the halogens have a strong tendency to accept electrons. Therefore halogens act as strong oxidising agents and their oxidising power decreases from fluorine to iodine.

$I _2\,<\, Br _2\,<\, Cl _2\,<\, F _2$

$F _2$ is better oxidizing agent in water than chlorine due to greater hydration energy.

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