Chlorous Acid

HClO₂

IUPAC: Chlorous acid

CAS: 13898-47-0

概述

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

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Oxygen O 2 15.9990
Chlorine Cl 1 35.4500

元素组成

H
Hydrogen ×1
1.5%
O
Oxygen ×2
46.7%
Cl
Chlorine ×1
51.8%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Unstable
  • ⚠ Oxidizer

Structure

SMILES

OCl=O

属性

类型
acid
状态
liquid
摩尔质量
68.46 g/mol
溶解度
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

相关化合物

Acetic Acid

CH₃COOH

Hypochlorous Acid

HClO

Boric Acid

H₃BO₃

Chloric Acid

HClO₃

Chlorosulfonic Acid

ClSO₃H

Carbonic Acid

H₂CO₃

Hydrogen Sulfide

H₂S

Hydrochloric Acid

HCl

Hydrogen Cyanide

HCN

Perchloric Acid

HClO₄

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).