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oxyacids) question what is the name for the acid with the formula hclo₂…

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oxyacids) question what is the name for the acid with the formula hclo₂? answer chloric acid chlorous acid hydrochloric acid perchloric acid i dont know yet

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

In naming oxy - acids, the suffix of the name depends on the oxidation state of the central atom. For $HClO_2$, the central chlorine atom has an oxidation state of +3. The acid with the formula $HClO_2$ is named chlorous acid. Chloric acid is $HClO_3$, hydrochloric acid is $HCl$, and perchloric acid is $HClO_4$.

Answer:

B. Chlorous acid