Which oxyacid of chlorine is least oxidising in nature and why?

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HOCI (Hypochlorous acid) is the weakest oxidising agent. Because its conjugate base CIO^- is less resonance stabilized, also Cl is in + 1 oxidation state.

Which oxyacid of chlorine is least oxidising in nature and why?

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