What is Hypochlorite?
[[File:Hypochlorite-3D-vdW.png|thumb|right|250px|A hypochlorite ion]] '''Hypochlorite''' is an [[ion]]. It can be found in household bleach, [[sodium hypochlorite]]. It is unstable, meaning that it breaks down easily. Hypochlorites react with [[acid]]s to produce [[chlorine]]. Their chemical formula is ClO<sup>-</sup>. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. It contains [[chlorine]] in its +1 [[oxidation state]]. They are the [[salt]]s of [[hypochlorous acid]]. ==Related pages== *[[Chlorate]] *[[Sodium hypochlorite]] *[[Potassium chlorate]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Chlorine compounds]] [[Category:Ions]]