All of the following compounds are acids containing chlorine.Which compound is the weakest acid? A) HCl B) HClO C) HClO₂ D) HClO₃ E) HClO₄

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HClO is the weakest acid among the given compounds as it has a lower degree of ionization than the others. It only partially ionizes in water to produce H+ and ClO-. HCl, HClO2, HClO3, and HClO4 are strong acids as they almost completely ionize in water. HClO₂, HClO₃, and HClO₄ are not commonly known compounds and therefore cannot be compared to the others in terms of acidity.

All of the Following Compounds Are Acids Containing Chlorine