The correct decreasing order of acidic character is
A. HClO gt HBrO gt HIO
B. HIO gt HBrO gt HClO
C. HBrO gt HIO gt HClO
D. HClO gt HIO gt HBrO

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Correct Answer - A
In oxy-acids, more the electronegativity, more is the acid strength. Electronegativity of Cl, Br and I is in the order Cl gt Br gt I. Therefore acid strength is also in the same order I.e.. HClO gt HBrO gt HIO.

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