The number of halogen(s) forming halic (V) acid is .

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Halic (V) acids are acids where the halogen is in +5 oxidation state:

| Halogen | Halic (V) acid | Exists? |
|---|---|---|
| F |  | No — F cannot show +5 (no d-orbitals, most electronegative) |
| Cl |  (chloric acid) | Yes ✓ |
| Br |  (bromic acid) | Yes ✓ |
| I |  (iodic acid) | Yes ✓ |

3 halogens (Cl, Br, I) form halic (V) acids.

Answer: 3

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