Chlorous Acid

HClO₂

IUPAC: Chlorous acid

CAS: 13898-47-0

Aperçu

Chlorous acid is an unstable weak acid whose sodium salt, sodium chlorite, is widely used in water purification and as a bleaching agent.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Chlorine Cl 1 35,4500

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×1
1,5%
O
Oxygen ×2
46,7%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
51,8%

Usages

  • • Water purification (via chlorite salts)
  • • Textile bleaching

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ Sodium chlorite generates chlorine dioxide, used to purify drinking water for millions

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Unstable
  • ⚠ Oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

OCl=O

Propriétés

Type
acid
État
liquid
Masse molaire
68,46 g/mol
Solubilité
soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
67,9665
XLogP
1,4
TPSA
37,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
10,0

Composés associés

Hypochlorous Acid

HClO

Chloric Acid

HClO₃

Carbonic Acid

H₂CO₃

Hydrochloric Acid

HCl

Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

Perchloric Acid

HClO₄

Periodic Acid

HIO₄

Nitric Acid

HNO₃

Hydrogen Sulfide

H₂S

Nitric Acid Fuming

HNO₃

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chlorous Acid?
Chlorous Acid (HClO₂) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Chlorous acid.
What is the molecular weight of Chlorous Acid?
Chlorous Acid has a molar mass of 68.46 g/mol.
What state is Chlorous Acid at room temperature?
Chlorous Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Chlorous Acid organic or inorganic?
Chlorous Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Chlorous Acid?
Chlorous Acid (HClO₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Chlorine (Cl).