SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the correct name for the following compound?HClO3
A
Hydrogen chloroxide
B
Chloric acid
C
Hydrogen trichlorate
D
Hypochlorite
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Or it can also be said that the common HClO3 compound name is chloric acid. The chloric acid chemical formula or the chloric acid molecular formula can also be given as ClHO3. Another one of the HClO3 chemical name is Chloric (V) acid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Greater the number of oxygen atoms directly attached to central metal atom will increase the oxidation number of central metal atom which results in weakening of O−H bond. So HClO3 is strong acid.

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