Ácido perclórico y hidróxido de sodio

HClO4 + NaOH → NaClO4 + H2O

Descripción general

Perchloric acid, the strongest common mineral acid, reacts with sodium hydroxide to form sodium perchlorate and water. Perchloric acid is one of the few acids that can fully protonate water, making it a superacid in concentrated form. The perchlorate ion is extremely stable and weakly coordinating.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Ácido perclórico HClO₄ 1 (aq)
Reactivo Hidróxido de sodio NaOH 1 (aq)
Producto Agua H₂O 1 (l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Perchlorate contamination of drinking water from rocket fuel manufacturing has become an environmental concern, as perchlorate interferes with thyroid function.

Importancia industrial

Relevante en la producción de percloratos para propulsores de cohetes, airbags y análisis electroquímico.

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the equation for Ácido perclórico y hidróxido de sodio?
The balanced equation is: HClO₄ + NaOH → NaClO₄ + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Ácido perclórico y hidróxido de sodio?
Ácido perclórico y hidróxido de sodio is a ácido-base reaction.
Is Ácido perclórico y hidróxido de sodio exothermic or endothermic?
Ácido perclórico y hidróxido de sodio is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -57.1 kJ/mol.