Hypochlorous Acid

HClO

IUPAC: Hypochlorous acid

CAS: 7790-92-3

अवलोकन

Hypochlorous acid is a weak acid and powerful oxidizing agent. It is the active sanitizing agent produced when chlorine dissolves in water.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Chlorine Cl 1 35.4500

मूलीय संरचना

H
Hydrogen ×1
1.9%
O
Oxygen ×1
30.5%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
67.6%

उपयोग

  • • Water disinfection
  • • Swimming pool treatment
  • • Wound care
  • • Food sanitation

रोचक तथ्य

  • ✦ Your immune system produces HClO in white blood cells to kill bacteria

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Oxidizer
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

OCl

गुण

प्रकार
acid
अवस्था
liquid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
52.46 g/mol
घनत्व
1.0000 g/cm³
घुलनशीलता
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
51.9716
XLogP
0.3
TPSA
20.2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2.0

संबंधित यौगिक

Acetic Acid

CH₃COOH

Boric Acid

H₃BO₃

Chloric Acid

HClO₃

Chlorosulfonic Acid

ClSO₃H

Chlorous Acid

HClO₂

Carbonic Acid

H₂CO₃

Hydrogen Sulfide

H₂S

Hydrochloric Acid

HCl

Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

Perchloric Acid

HClO₄

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hypochlorous Acid?
Hypochlorous Acid (HClO) is a acid compound with the IUPAC name Hypochlorous acid.
What is the molecular weight of Hypochlorous Acid?
Hypochlorous Acid has a molar mass of 52.46 g/mol.
What state is Hypochlorous Acid at room temperature?
Hypochlorous Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Hypochlorous Acid organic or inorganic?
Hypochlorous Acid is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Hypochlorous Acid?
Hypochlorous Acid (HClO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Chlorine (Cl).