What is the correct order of bond order of Cl-O bond ? Ans is ClO4-> ClO3-> ClO2-> ClO- Please explain this

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Please find below the solution of your query:

The strength of an acid depends on the stability of conjugate base in the above ans. the strongest acid is HCIO₄   , thus ClO₄ ^- is most stable the stabity order will be,
ClO^- < ClO₂ ^-  < ClO₃ ^- < ClO₄ ^-  

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