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All of the halogens form oxoacids. The perhalic acids have the general formula of $\mathrm{HXO}_{4}$. Explain why $\mathrm{HClO}_{4}$ is a much stronger acid than $\mathrm{HIO}_{4}$.
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In these acids, the central halogen atom (Cl in \(\mathrm{HClO}_{4}\) and I in \(\mathrm{HIO}_{4}\)) is bonded to four oxygen atoms, and one of these oxygen atoms is bonded to a hydrogen atom. Show more…
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