Skip to main content

The formula of chlorous acid is A HOCl B HClO2 C HClO3 D HClO4 E

  1. Queen's University
  2. General Chemistry
  3. Question

Anonymous Student

Subject:Chemistry

The formula of chlorous acid is: A. HOCl B. HClO2 C. HClO3 D. HClO4 E. HCl

LikeLike
0

Answer

The correct answer is option B. A.When chlorine dissolves in water, a weak acid called hypochlorous acid is created. This acid then partially dissociates to produce hypochlorite or