Question

What are the oxoacids of halogen and its properties?

Answer 1

Oxoacids of Halogens:

• An oxoacid comprises Oxygen, Hydrogen, and one other element.
• Fluorine can form only one oxoacid i.e. Hypofluorous acid $\left(\mathrm{HOF}\right)$ while other halogens can form several oxoacids.

Properties of Oxoacids:

• Most of the oxoacids can not be isolated in a pure state.
• Oxoacids are stable in aqueous solutions or in the form of salts.
• Chlorine can form four oxoacids that are shown below.