The aqueous solution of which of the following salt will have the lowest pH? Give a valid reason to support your answer.
a) NaClO b) NaClO₂ c) NaClO₃ d) NaClO₄

Question

The aqueous solution of which of the following salt will have the
lowest pH? Give a valid reason to support your
answer
a) NaClO b) NaClO2 c) NaClO3 d)
NaClO4

Akanksha C. · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,

Sodium perchlorate in aqueous solution gives strongest acid which
is perchloric acid So it gives more H+ ions in the
solution More the concentration of H+ ions in the
solution lower will be the pH

Correct option is d) NaClO4

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The aqueous solution of which of the following salt will have the lowest pH? Give a valid reason to support your answer. a) NaClO b) NaClO2 c) NaClO3 d) NaClO4

The aqueous solution of which of the following salt will have the lowest pH? Give a valid reason to support your answer.
a) NaClO b) NaClO₂ c) NaClO₃ d) NaClO₄