Question

the correct name for hclo₃ is _____.
○ chlorous acid
○ hydrogen trioxychloride
○ chloroform
○ hydrochloric acid
○ chloric acid

Explanation:

In inorganic acid - naming rules, acids with the general formula \(HXO_3\) where \(X\) is a non - metal are named as "ic" acids. For \(HClO_3\), the anion is chlorate (\(ClO_3^-\)), and the corresponding acid is chloric acid. Chlorous acid is \(HClO_2\), hydrogen trioxychloride is not the correct name, chloroform is \(CHCl_3\), and hydrochloric acid is \(HCl\).

Answer:

chloric acid