What is Perchlorate?
'''Perchlorate''' is an [[ion]]. Its chemical formula is ClO<sub>4</sub><sup>-</sup>. It contains [[chlorine]] in its +7 [[oxidation state]]. It is present in chemical compounds like [[ammonium perchlorate]]. It is a strong [[oxidizing agent]]. ==Related pages== *[[Chlorate]] *[[Hypochlorite]] *[[Chloride]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Chlorine compounds]] [[Category:Ions]]