given-the-acids-hclo3-and-hclo2-which-is-stronger-and-why

Question

Given the acids HClO_{3} and HClO_{2}, which is stronger and why?

Accepted Answer

HClO_{3} is stronger because it has more oxygens than HClO_{2}.

Answer

HClO_{3} is weaker because it has more oxygens.

Answer

Both are equally strong.

Answer

HClO_{2} is stronger because it has fewer oxygens.

Given the acids HClO3 and HClO2, which is stronger and why?