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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

An oxide of chlorine with water gives the strongest acid. The ratio of chlorine and oxygen in its formula is

  1. A 2:1
  2. B \(1: 2\)
  3. C \(2: 7\)
  4. D \(1: 3\)
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(C) \(2: 7\)

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Chlorine heptoxide \(\mathrm{Cl}_2 \mathrm{O}_7\) reacts with water to give perchloric acid \(\mathrm{HClO}_4\) which is the strongest acid. Thus, the ratio of \(\mathrm{Cl}\) to \(\mathrm{O}\) is \(2: 7\).
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