The chemical formula of the oxyacid of chlorine in which chlorine exhibits its highest oxidation state is:
HOCl
HClO2
HClO3
HClO4
A
HClO2
B
HClO3
C
HClO4
D
HOCl
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HCIO4 has highest oxidation state of chlorine i.e + 7
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