Question

How many lone pairs of electrons are present on each oxygen atom in any oxyacids of chlorine?

Options

• 3

• 1

• 0

• 2

Answer 1

2

Explanation:

Oxyacids of chlorine - HOCl, HCIO₂, HCIO₃, HClO₄

All oxygen atoms in each acid have 2 lone pairs.