1.0 M solution of which of the following salts is most basic ?
1.0 M solution of which of the following salts is most basic ?
A. NaClO
B. `NaClO_4`
C. `NaClO_2`
D. `NaClO_3`
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Correct Answer - A
Acidic strength of oxy-acids of chlorine is in order
`HClO lt HClO_2 lt HClO_3 lt HClO_4`
Therefore, salts of these acids with a strong base (say NaOH), will be most basic, when the acid involved is weak. Thus NaClO will be most basic.
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