Which one of the following oxyacids of chlorine is the least oxidizing in nature?

H O C l

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H C l O_{2}

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H C l O_{4}

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H C l O_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is C $H C l O_{4}$
$+ 7 H C l O_{4}$ a is in highest oxidation state so its oxidizing nature is least.
oxidation state $α$ $\frac{1}{o x i d i s i n g n a t u r e}$

Option C is correct.

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