Question

The formula of chloric acid is HClO₃

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

• Chloric acid (HClO₃₎ is an oxoacid of chlorine.
• In this compound chlorine has higher oxidation state with an oxidation number 5.
• It is a strong acid because it is completely dissociate into ions in solution.
• Chlorous acid (HClO₂) is a weak oxyacid of chorine with oxidation number 3.
• Chlorous acid dissociate partially..
• Acid with comparatively more percentage of oxygen, the suffix used is “ ic” (chloric acid) and with less oxygen ends with “ous(Chlorous acid).
• Therefore the given statement is true.