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Of the given anions, the strongest Bronsted base is

A
ClO
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ClO2
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C
ClO3
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D
ClO4
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Solution

The correct option is A ClO
(i) Lower the oxidation state of central atom, weaker will be oxy acid.
(ii) Weaker the acid, stronger will be its conjugate base.
Oxidation state of Cl in HClO is +1 in HClO2 is +3, in HClO3 is +5, and in HClO4 is +7
The central atom Cl has the least oxidation state in HClO. Hence, HClO will be the weakest acid and the corresponding conjugate base of ClO is the strongest Bronsted base.

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