Chloric Acid

HClO₃

IUPAC: Chloric acid

CAS: 7790-93-4

Übersicht

Chloric acid is a powerful oxidizing acid whose salts (chlorates) are used in herbicides and pyrotechnics. It is unstable in concentrated form.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Verwendung

  • Chlorate production
  • Oxidizing agent

Wissenswertes

  • Its potassium salt was historically used in early matches before safety matches were invented

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Strong oxidizer
  • ⚠ Unstable at high concentrations
  • ⚠ Corrosive

Structure

SMILES

OCl(=O)=O

Eigenschaften

Typ
acid
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
84,46 g/mol
Dichte
1,2820 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-20,0 °C
Löslichkeit
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
83,9614
XLogP
2,1
TPSA
54,4 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
46,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chloric Acid?
Chloric Acid (HClO₃) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Chloric acid.
What is the molecular weight of Chloric Acid?
Chloric Acid has a molar mass of 84.46 g/mol.
What state is Chloric Acid at room temperature?
Chloric Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Chloric Acid organic or inorganic?
Chloric Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Chloric Acid?
Chloric Acid (HClO₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Chlorine (Cl).