What is the strongest acid among the following? A)HIO B)HIO₂ C)HIO₃ D)HIO₄

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The acidity of oxyacids increases with an increase in the number of oxygen atoms attached to the central atom. In this case, HIO is a weak acid compared to the other options. HIO₂ and HIO₃ have 12 and 13 oxygen atoms respectively, making them stronger acids than HIO. However, HIO₄ has 14 oxygen atoms, making it the strongest acid among the given options.

What Is the Strongest Acid Among the Following